Source:www.foodnavigator.com
EU-wide food labelling regulations have moved a step closer to being adopted following a “breakthrough” in negotiations, according to European Parliament Rapporteur, Renate Sommer.
Outline agreements on the details were reached late Tuesday night by the European Parliament and the Council after 10 weeks of negotiation.
Among the points of contention were precise requirements for country of origin labelling (COOL), mandatory labelling of trans fats, allergen labelling, alcoholic beverages and original slaughter.
The details of the preliminary agreement have not been revealed. However, Sommer told FoodNavigator.com that the regulations would not over-burden businesses, whilst providing consumers with legible and understandable information.
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