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Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Wednesday, 23 October 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 2019. It was answered by Lord Duncan of Springbank (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Perfume: Safety

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what requirements are placed on perfume and fragrance manufacturers (1) to test, and (2) to demonstrate, the safety of their products for human health.

Answer

Perfume and fragrance manufacturers are required under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products to ensure that their products are safe for human health. All cosmetics products must undergo a safety assessment. A Cosmetic Product Safety Report must be compiled before the product is placed on the market which may be inspected at any time by the enforcement authority.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL337
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Safety Testing Perfume
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk