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Food: Labelling

Asked by Fabian HamiltonLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 21 November 2025UIN 91097

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has considered mandating the use of compostable fresh produce stickers; and if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of doing so on arable land.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Department has not considered mandating the use of compostable fresh produce stickers and does not currently have plans to assess the potential impact of such a measure on arable land. However, we remain committed to supporting sustainable packaging solutions and continue to monitor developments in this area.

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