COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELLING OF BEEF IN THE FOOD SERVICE SECTOR IN SCOTLAND
The Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department ( ERAD) issued a consultation between October 2005 and February 2006 proposing the introduction of beef origin labelling in the Food Service Sector in Scotland. The responses received were considered and a decision made to introduce origin labelling of beef presented for sale in the catering sector in Scotland.
A draft Statutory Instrument is attached for comment and the purpose of this further consultation is to seek your views on the draft instrument and the questions contained in the Regulatory Impact Assessment.
Based on the feedback received guidance notes will be prepared to accompany the regulations to ensure that implementation is practical.
Please send your response to countryoforigin@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or Country of Origin Consultation, Room 259, Pentland House, 47 Robb's Loan, Edinburgh, EH14 1TY by 20 April 2007.
The Consultation Response Form (copy attached) should also be completed and posted or e-mailed along with your response. If you have any queries please contact a member of the Food Marketing and Policy Team on 0131-244-6272.
Yours faithfully
Elaine McGregor