Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about labelling requirements for certain groceries products where the manufacturer has reduced the size of the product; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill

What stage is the Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill at?

The Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill?

The Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill was sponsored by Blair McDougall.

When was the Groceries Labelling (Size Reduction) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 2 April 2025, at first reading.

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