Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 October 2000. It was answered by Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Labour) on Monday, 30 October 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make a statement on the new feeding stuffs regulations.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the new feeding stuffs regulations. [134787] Ms Stuart: The Feeding Stuffs Regulations 2000 for England have been made and came into force on 29 October 2000. The Regulations incorporate a number of European Commission Directives covering the labelling of feed materials and feed additives and improved procedures for the authorisation of new additives. The status of additives, such as vitamins and trace elements, used outside of feeding stuffs has not been changed by this legislation. Discussions are currently taking place with the European Commission on the best way to control this long standing practice, which occurs in all member states, without adversely affecting the welfare of farm animals.

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