‘Unethical’ Food Imports Could Be Flagged With Low Quality Labels

The government is considering a change in food labelling, as consumers are “unknowingly” purchasing “unethical” imported food which does not meet UK welfare standards. Writing in the Telegraph on Thursday ahead of the major agriculture event, the Oxford Farming Conference, Environment Secretary Steve Barclay said that there was a “lack of transparency” around goods from countries with worse animal welfare and environmental standards. Mr. Barclay said that plans include a consultation on proposals to make food labelling clearer which will give more information to shoppers at the point of purchase. ‘Buy British’ Button He warned that shoppers were being duped into buying “unethical” produce by misleading packaging....