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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 6 Dec 1977

Vol. 302 No. 5

Written Answers. - Cocoa and Chocolate Products.

287.

andMr. Bruton asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy if he will introduce compulsory weight marking for cocoa and chocolate products similar to the United Kingdom Order published on 9th August, 1977, so as to ensure that consumers are aware of the relative value of various products.

There has been compulsory weight-marking for cocoa and chocolate products in Ireland since 1st January, 1977, on which date the Food Standards (Cocoa and Chocolate) (European Communities) Regulations, 1975, came into operation.

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