Written question asked by Alex Norris (Labour) on Thursday, 17 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 June 2021 (named day). It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 June 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Disinfectants
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of existing requirements on (a) hand sanitiser and (b) surface disinfectant products to prove efficacy claims made in their marketing and packaging via appropriate testing in an accredited laboratory.
- Answer
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BEIS has worked closely with Health and Safety Executive and Public Health England to ensure that the Safer Working guidance for businesses is based on the most up to date understanding of Covid-19. Guidance is kept under constant review and it is updated accordingly. Businesses should carry out Covid-19 risk assessments and follow the Safer Working guidance.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 17816
- Session
- 2021-22
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Disease control Marketing Standards Testing Disinfectants
- Link
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- 2021-06-22 15:27:23 +0100
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