Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 20 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 February 2017 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 February 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Fast Food: Packaging
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that fast food wrappers do not contain substances which are harmful to human health.
- Answer
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Legislation requires that all packaging in contact with food must not transfer harmful chemicals into that food. The onus is on food businesses to ensure that the fast food packaging they use is compliant with the legislation. Local enforcement authorities carry out checks to ensure compliance and any products that do not comply are withdrawn from sale.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 64583
- Session
- 2016-17
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Health hazards Packaging Fast food
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