The European law is clear that retailers are key. They are responsible for the quality and validity of what they say is in the box and what is on the label, and for ensuring that they conform. The prime responsibility is with the retailer.
Horsemeat
Proceeding contribution from
Owen Paterson
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 12 February 2013.
It occurred during Opposition day on Horsemeat.
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2012-13
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