Defra origin-labelling survey published

A report recently published by Defra, following work commissioned at Campden BRI, has underlined our reputation as the UK's leading centre of expertise on food labelling, and the partner of choice for both innovative research and commercially relevant services. John Hammond, Head of Information and Legislation, explains the outcome of the latest of several surveys that we have undertaken in recent years.
"The Defra-funded assessment of the uptake of the industry-owned Principles on Country of Origin Information followed our initial benchmark study undertaken in 2011.The proportion of lightly processed meat products (e.g. bacon) following the Principles was found to have hardly changed from last year, at 70%, compared with 72% previously. For more processed, composite meat products (e.g. pies), the proportion was 77%, compared with 71% last time.The proportion of selected types of dairy products following the Principles was unchanged compared with last year, at 67%."
Ensuring that products are correctly labelled is vitally important. As well as the general advice on labelling issues that we offer to members on a daily basis, we also undertake specific label reviews, on single items as well as complete product ranges. See the legislation pages on our website for more information on how we can help you, and don´t forget our annual labelling seminar on 6 December.

Contact: John Hammond
+44(0)1386 842138
john.hammond@campdenbri.co.uk