Written question asked by Lord Hain (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 July 1996. It was answered by Baroness Browning (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 July 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

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Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question

In what context the possibility of European Union legislation on dietary supplements was raised in the Inter Governmental Conference; what steps were taken at that conference by his Department to seek to promote access by consumers to such supplements throughout the European Union unless there is a proven health risk. - (Holding answer 8 July 1996).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

35378; 281 c165-6W;281 c165W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Dietary supplements EU action Nutrition