The Vegetarian Society Political Programme

One of The Vegetarian Society’s key aims for the future is to secure a legally enforceable definition for the word ‘vegetarian’. We are working with members of the Westminster, European and devolved parliaments; with the Food Standards Agency; with other vegetarian and vegan organisations and with the food industry to bring about change in this vital area.

• Help with implementing the FSA's Guidance

• Read The Vegetarian Society’s response to the Food Standards Agency’s draft strategic plan, 2005-2010 - pdf format

• View the Food Standards Agency’s strategic plan

• View Early Day Motion 152 - 13th National Vegetarian Week

• Training the House of Commons chefs

• Our visit to the Palace of Westminster for National Vegetarian Week

•The Food Standards Agency consultation on draft guidance on the use of the terms ‘vegetarian’ and ‘vegan’ in food labelling.

•The Vegetraian Society's official response to the consultation -pdf format

• See David Drew's Early Day Motion welcoming the FSA's launching of the consultation process. (EDM 594)

• The Food Standards Agency's Guidance on vegetarian and vegan labelling - published on 6th April 2006

This webpage will be updated as our political programme progresses so please visit again.