Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 91097
Food: Labelling
Tabled: 14 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
Fabian Hamilton
Labour — Leeds North East
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has considered mandating the use of compostable fresh produce stickers; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of doing so on arable land.
Answer
Mary CreaghThe Department has not considered mandating the use of compostable fresh produce stickers and does not currently have plans to assess the potential impact of such a measure on arable land. However, we remain committed to supporting sustainable packaging solutions and continue to monitor developments in this area.