Food: Hygiene
Lords · Question HL1935 · Tabled 9 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Rooker
To ask His Majesty's Government what are the financial or legislative barriers to making the display of food hygiene ratings mandatory in England.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 20 Jul 2026
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is currently exploring a wide set of reforms to the existing food system, and this will include consideration of a statutory Food Hygiene Rating Scheme in England. As part of this work, the FSA will review the available leg...