Unpackaged meat will also have origin labeling in Germany

The German Ministry of Agriculture has submitted a proposal for origin labeling of fresh, chilled or frozen pork, lamb, goat and poultry meat that is not pre-packaged, i.e. it would apply to unprocessed meat offered over the counter. of meat, for example, at the butcher shop, the supermarket, the farm shop or the weekly market. So far the requirement is established for packaged meat. The meat offered would have to be marked with the country of breeding and with the country of slaughter of the animal. If it can be shown that the animals were born, raised and slaughtered in only one EU Member State or in a third country, the indication of origin can be used. The indication of origin at the regional level would be allowed, on a voluntary basis. The draft regulations are expected to be adopted this summer and take effect in early 2024. Until now, Germany had tried to push this initiative at the EU level, in order to have uniform rules throughout the EU. Failing to do so, he has ...