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: What evaluation he has made of the proposals submitted by Germany to the CODEX Committee in relation to dietary supplements; and what response he has made to those proposals.

Answer: Mr. Hain: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what evaluation he has made of the proposals submitted by Germany to the Codex Alimentarius Committee in relation to dietary supplements; and what response he has made to those proposals.[22048] Mrs. Browning: A paper was tabled by Germany at the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses from 27 to 31 March 1995. The United Kingdom delegation made a preliminary evaluation of the paper prior to the meeting in consultation with both industry and consumer representatives, and at the meeting expressed the view that Codex guidelines were not necessary.

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