Written question asked by Earl Howe (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Lord Warner (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003.

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Warner, Lord

Question

What specific plants they have to liaise at political level with other European Union members states as part of their strategy for achieving the best possible maximum permitted levels for nutrients under the provisions of the Food Supplements Directive; and what plans they have to raise with the appropriate European Commissioner the concerns of the United Kingdom about the interpretation which the Commission may propose for Article 5 of the Food Supplements Directive. [HL 5199;HL 5198].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

654 c346WA; HL 5199;HL 5198

Session

2002-03

EC documents

Dir2002/46/EC

Subjects

Dietary supplements EU law EU action Minerals Nutrients Safety Vitamins