Booker is active in addressing many issues of public concern. These are dealt with through clear policies (relating to our own label products) that are understood and adhered to by our suppliers and communicated to our customers. These policies cover areas such as:
Genetically Modified Materials - Booker does not accept Genetically Modified ingredients or derivatives in the manufacture of its own label products.
Mechanically Separated Meats - No Booker own label products shall contain any form of mechanically recovered meat.
Irradiated Foods - Booker does not permit the use of ingredients or additives that have been treated with ionising radiation in the manufacture of its own label products; neither does it permit the irradiation of finished product or packs.
Labelling - We have clear labelling guidelines covering areas such as ingredients, additives, allergens, nutrients and warning statements to ensure that we not only meet our legislative requirements and industry standards but also provide our customers with clear, consistent and accurate product information, to enable them to be properly informed and make informed product choices.
Healthy Diets - Booker recognises the importance of a healthy diet in maintaining quality of life and ensures that all our own label products meet current statutory nutrition standards. We will also take appropriate action to address emerging health concerns and non-statutory guidance.
Additives - We work to avoid the use of artificial colours and flavour enhancers in our foods. We favour the use of natural or nature identical additives over their artificial equivalents.
We also have in place policies covering Allergens and Contaminants.