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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 October 2026. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Infant Foods: Marketing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to prevent baby food being marketed to parents as healthy despite containing high levels of sugar.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the Department's publication on Commercial Baby Food and Drink, published on 22 August 2025, available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/commercial-baby-food-and-drink-voluntary-industry-guidelines/commercial-baby-food-and-drink-voluntary-industry-guidelines#category-definitions

I also refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 21 November 2025 in response to Question 90446.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34106
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Nutrition Marketing Infant foods Sugar
Link
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