Written question asked by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2003. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what action he is taking to ensure that the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations 1995 are being observed. - (Holding answer 29 October 2003).

Answer: Mrs. Brooke: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what action he is taking to ensure that the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations 1995 are being observed. [135036] Miss Melanie Johnson: [holding answer 29 October 2003]: Day to day enforcement of these regulations is the responsibility of local authority trading standards and environmental health services. Specific guidance on the enforcement of the regulations has been issued to local authorities by the local authorities co-ordinator of regulatory services. The Food Standards Agency routinely monitors and audits local authority food law enforcement services and provides specific advice on all aspects of food law enforcement, including these regulations, on request.

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