Government to ask for views on religious slaughter in labelling consultation

Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has confirmed Defra’s upcoming food labelling consultation will cover religious slaughter.

Abi Kay
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Government to ask for views on religious slaughter in labelling consultation

Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has confirmed Defra's upcoming food labelling consultation will cover religious slaughter. Ms Prentis was clear that the Government respects people's religious right...

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