Written question asked by Lord Anderson of Swansea (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 November 1996. It was answered by Gerald Malone (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: If he will issue advice that fluoridated toothpaste and fluoride supplements should not be used in fluoridated areas.

Answer: Mr. Donald Anderson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will issue advice that fluoridated toothpaste and fluoride supplements should not be used in fluoridated areas. [5002] Mr. Malone: Advice is available in the Dental Practitioners' Formulary, the British National Formulary and information provided by the manufacturers of fluoride supplements, that systemic fluoride supplements should not be taken where water contains more than 0.7mg fluoride per litre. Fluoride toothpaste regarded as a cosmetic falls within the scope of the Cosmetic Product Safety Regulations 1989 (as amended). In these pastes the fluoridating compound is restricted to 0.15 per cent. All fluoride toothpastes must be labelled as containing the substance. Copies of the DPF and BNF are available in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5002; 285 c702W;285 c704W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Health hazards Water supply Fluoride Water treatment Dental health