Country of Origin Labelling Guidance

There is specific EU commodities legislation that requires country of origin information for beef, veal, fish and shellfish (whether pre-packed or loose), wine, most fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, olive oil, and poultry meat imported from outside the EC.

The requirements for these foods are set out in Annex A of the Guidance and are mainly the responsibility of the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).