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As part of their National Food and Drink Policy, the Scottish Government asked the Food Standards Agency in Scotland to produce guidance on country of origin labelling for consumers in Scotland.
On 25 June 2010, Richard Lochhead MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, officially launched a new consumer guide to country of origin information on food labels.
The guide gives easy to read background on the current rules on country of origin labelling and highlights those foods where specific labelling rules apply. Using examples based on actual food labels, the guide explains the meaning of some of the terms and logos found on food labels and whether or not they relate to country of origin information.
In addition to the A5 booklet, the Food Standards Agency in Scotland has produced fact sheets for beef, fish, dairy and fruit and vegetables. The fact sheets provide consumers with a quick and easy reference to the country of origin labelling of these foods.
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