Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 8 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 September 2022. It was answered by Caroline Johnson (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 September 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Meat Products: Preservatives
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to reduce levels of nitrites in meat products.
- Answer
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) works with the food industry to ensure that nitrites and nitrates are used at the lowest possible levels to achieve its technological function, without jeopardising the safety of food. Maximum legal limits for nitrates have been determined based on scientific evaluation and are monitored through risk-based compliance checks. There are no plans to reduce the levels of nitrates in processed meat products.
The FSA will seek independent scientific advice whenever new credible scientific studies emerge, which will be considered with existing evidence and determine whether any further action on authorised food additives is necessary.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 49737
- Session
- 2022-23
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Meat products Preservatives
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