Report points way on food labeling issues

FAR-reaching recommendations on the information that should be available to consumers about the food they buy are contained in the report of the Food Labelling Group, presented to Agriculture and Food Minister Joe Walsh yesterday.

The report also includes recommendations on the responsibilities of food suppliers and the role of Government in providing the regulatory and educational framework for effective consumer protection in this important area.

Group Chairman Ned Sullivan said food labelling issues relating to allergens, misleading claims, consumer complaints, consumer awareness, the regulatory authorities and origin are among issues examined in the report.