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Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Friday, 25 July 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
What is his Department's policy towards foods containing melatonin.
Answer

Mr. Mitchell: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his Department's policy towards foods containing melatonin. [10363] Mr. Rooker: Foods containing the hormone melatonin, like all other foods in the UK, have to comply with the provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990, e.g. they should be of the nature, substance and quality demanded by the consumer and not be injurious to health.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10363; 298 c796W;298 c794W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Additives Food Hormones Melatonin