Written question asked by Lord Hain (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 March 1996. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Monday, 25 March 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: When he expects the CODEX Committee to meet next; if dietary supplements will be discussed at that meeting; and if he will comment on setting out the timetable for future meetings of and decisions by that Committee in relation to dietary supplements.(in library as DEP/3 3103).

Answer: Mr. Hain: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects the Codex Alimentarius Committee to meet next; if dietary supplements will be discussed at that meeting; and if he will make a statement setting out the timetable for future meetings of and decisions by that committee in relation to dietary supplements.[22047] Mrs. Browning: The Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses will next meet from 7 to 11 October 1996. Dietary supplements will be on the agenda of the meeting. The timetable for future meetings and decisions by this committee is a matter for the committee to decide.

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