Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 113324

Food: Labelling

Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Dr Luke Evans

ConservativeHinckley and Bosworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing information about methods of slaughter on food labelling.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
The Government encourages the highest standards of animal welfare at slaughter. As set out in the Government’s animal welfare strategy, we are committed to ensuring that consumers have access to clear information on how their food was produced. To support...

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