We deserve to know what we’re eating.

We Deserve to Know What We’re Eating: Why Clear Meat Labelling Matters

Why This Issue Is Growing

Across the UK, millions of shoppers are buying meat without knowing how the animal was slaughtered. Many supermarkets source products from abattoirs that use halal‑compliant methods, yet the packaging often gives no indication of this.

This isn’t about religion — it’s about transparency, consumer rights, and informed choice.

As public awareness grows, so does frustration. Our campaign website has already attracted thousands of visitors, proving that people want clarity about what ends up on their plates.

The Labelling Problem in UK Supermarkets

1. No legal requirement for halal/kosher labelling

UK law does not require supermarkets to label meat as halal or kosher, even when:

• A religious blessing was performed

• The animal was slaughtered using halal‑compliant methods

• The meat enters mainstream supply chains

This lack of mandatory labelling leaves consumers in the dark.

2. Complex supply chains hide the truth

Many abattoirs use halal‑compliant slaughter for efficiency. As a result:

• Halal‑slaughtered meat enters standard supermarket ranges

• Packaging does not disclose the method of slaughter

• Shoppers cannot make informed ethical, religious, or welfare‑based choices

3. Websites exist to check your meat — but why should they?

Some online tools allow you to:

• Enter supplier codes

• Check certification databases

• Trace meat back to the abattoir

But this process is slow, confusing, and inaccessible for many people. Clear on‑pack labelling would remove the need for detective work.

Why Transparency Matters

Consumers have the right to know:

• Whether the animal was stunned

• Whether a religious rite was performed

• Whether the meat is halal‑certified

• How the animal was treated at slaughter

This is basic information — not a special request.

Clear labelling empowers:

• People with religious dietary needs

• People with animal‑welfare concerns

• Parents choosing food for their families

• Anyone who values honesty in the food system

Our Call to Action

We are urging UK supermarkets and lawmakers to introduce mandatory method‑of‑slaughter labelling on all meat products.

This includes:

• Halal

• Kosher

• Stunned

• Non‑stunned

• Any other slaughter method

Transparency should be the default, not the exception.

What You Can Do Today

• Share this blog to raise awareness

• Ask your supermarket to disclose slaughter methods

• Contact your MP and demand clear labelling laws

• Use our website to check your meat — but remember, you shouldn’t have to

Final Word

We deserve to know what we’re eating. Clear labelling isn’t controversial — it’s common sense. It’s time for supermarkets and policymakers to put honesty first.