Cabinet minister dismisses smoky bacon crisps ban claim

Summarised from DevonLive's report · Updated 5 Nov, 09:20 · Archive

A Cabinet minister has dismissed concerns that a new food deal with the EU could lead to a ban on smoky bacon crisps.

Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle has dismissed claims that a new food and farming deal could lead to a ban on smoky bacon crisps. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to sign the deal with EU negotiators on 20 November, alongside agreements on emissions trading and a youth mobility scheme. The food deal is expected to see the UK adapt to EU regulations on plant, animal and food trade standards to remove post-Brexit checks from exports.

Reports have suggested the crisp flavour could breach planned EU laws prohibiting 'meaty' terms to describe vegetarian food, potentially requiring manufacturers to change the product's name. When asked about the claim on Times Radio, Dame Angela expressed exasperation, comparing it to longstanding claims about EU rules on banana shapes. She told the host to "get a life", saying the deal was actually about enabling the UK to do business with its closest neighbours.

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• 'Get a life' reponse to claim Andy Burnham deal could see smoky bacon crisps banThe Prime Minister will sign a deal with negotiators later this monthDevonLive · 5 Nov, 08:46

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