ZDG: We finally need a comprehensive labeling of origin for all animal products!
Literally, Ripke says: "The new labeling of origin for unpackaged meat only covers part of the market. Together with the existing labeling requirement for packaged meat and unpackaged beef, the result is piecework instead of a large whole. Half of the market is still not covered at all. Cem Özdemir must act faster and more far-reaching. Comprehensive labeling of origin includes all out-of-home consumption and indications of origin that are valid throughout Europe - ideally based on the model of labeling eggs, naming the individual member state".
On May 24, 2023, the Federal Cabinet approved the plans of Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir for labeling of origin for unpackaged meat. From 2024, this will also be used to mark non-prepackaged fresh, chilled and frozen meat from pigs, sheep, goats and poultry. The land of breeding and slaughter should be named. The ZDG welcomes this decision, as it rewards the immense efforts of animal owners towards more animal welfare and makes them more visible to consumers. This would also give consumers the opportunity to consciously choose meat from certain origins. However, the push is far from enough: neither processed meat nor out-of-home catering, which accounts for around half of the market for poultry,
Ripke reminds that a significant increase in animal welfare is only possible with comprehensive labeling of origin. Ripke is convinced that "labelling of husbandry and origin will only lead to an increase in demand for animal welfare products if they are combined and taken together. Ultimately, EU-wide uniform and binding rules of the game for meat producers in the internal market would have to be achieved. Otherwise there would be no fair competition and no clarity for consumers. "Our Minister of Agriculture now has the unique opportunity to position himself resolutely as an advocate for farmers and consumers in Europe", emphasizes Ripke in conclusion. The German animal owners would undoubtedly be very grateful for that!
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