Food Labelling

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 October 2011

Thursday, 6 October 2011

Questions (22)

Denis Naughten

Question:

22 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the implementation of country of origin labelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27698/11]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Simon Coveney)

The enforcement of country of origin labelling of food is the responsibility of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), a body under the aegis of the Minister for Health. The FSAI will have responsibility for the implementation of the Proposed Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers, covering most meats, which is expected to come into effect from late November 2011.