Country of origin labelling ruling expected by European Commission

THE European Commission is expected to issue a definitive position on proposed country of origin labelling by the end of this month, according to Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith.

Speaking in the aftermath of a liquidator being appointed to Cappoquin Chickens, he said he acknowledged the difficulties being experienced by the indigenous Irish poultry industry.

He said he was committed to the principle of country of origin labelling for poultry, as well as for pigmeat and sheepmeat.