Vegan food and allergens education

Early day motion 1476, tabled 17 July 2023 by Christina Rees (Independent). Signed by 6 members.

That this House notes that the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has released new data reporting that inspectors from Hampshire and Kent Scientific Services found 24 out of 61 products, or 39%, marked as vegan contained traces of egg or dairy, including 13 dairy alternatives and 48 meat alternatives; further notes that some people confuse the label vegan with the meaning free from allergens; recognises the importance of proper labelling to reduce the risk and potential danger for people with severe allergies to animal products; and therefore calls on the Government to introduce education to ensure consumers understand that vegan does not necessarily mean free from allergens.

Signatures by party: Labour 3, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.