Consultation outcome

Amending The Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 and The Bread and Flour (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1998

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Department of Health and Social Care
Published
1 September 2022
Last updated
17 January 2024 — See all updates
This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses and government response

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Detail of outcome

Following careful consideration of responses, the UK government and devolved administrations have agreed to proceed with several of the proposed amendments to the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998, including the mandatory addition of 250 micrograms of folic acid per 100 grams non-wholemeal wheat flour.

We will notify the World Trade Organization (all UK) and the European Commission (for changes in Northern Ireland) in accordance with international obligations, with a view to making the legislative changes later in 2024.

Detail of feedback received

We received 369 responses to this consultation from a range of stakeholders.

Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on proposals to update and amend provisions on the compositional requirements for bread and flour.

This consultation was held on another website.

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Consultation description

We are seeking your views on proposals to update and amend the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 and The Bread and Flour (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1998 which cover specific compositional and labelling requirements.

The regulations primarily provide for the compulsory addition of certain nutrients to non-wholemeal wheat flour to protect public health. Included in the consultation are proposals to make certain adjustments to these rules and additionally include folic acid with the aim of improving public health outcomes for the UK population.

Proposals to clarify and simplify the requirements are also covered which aim to support UK industry, assist enforcement authorities and protect consumers.

Updates to this page

Published 1 September 2022
Last updated 17 January 2024 + show all updates

  1. Added government response to consultation on Amending The Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 and The Bread and Flour (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1998.

  2. Updated to reflect that we received 369 responses to this consultation from a range of stakeholders. Further time is needed to carefully analyse the responses. Hence, we expect to publish the summary of responses and government response later this summer.

  3. First published.

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