Written question asked by Tony Colman (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 June 2003. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 June 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what consultation took place between Food Standards Agency scientists and (a) the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and (b) other bodies with specialist knowledge of vitamin supplements on the decision to reduce the limit for intake of B6 supplements to 10mg.

Answer: Mr. Colman: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what consultation took place between Food Standards Agency scientists and (a) the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and (b) other bodies with specialist knowledge of vitamin supplements on the decision to reduce the limit for intake of B6 supplements to 10 mg. [119131] Miss Melanie Johnson: The Institute for Optimum Nutrition and other bodies had the opportunity to provide views and evidence on vitamin B6 and other vitamins and minerals during the Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals' (EVM) deliberations. The draft EVM report was issued for a 12-week public consultation. Over 100 replies to the consultation were received, including a detailed response from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, which were considered by the EVM in finalising its report.

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