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To ask His Majesty's Government, following changes in EU standards regarding the maximum level of arsenic in food, what plans they have to amend the standards for maximum level of arsenic in food.
To ask His Majesty's Government, following changes in EU standards regarding the maximum level of arsenic in food, what plans they have to amend the standards for maximum level of arsenic in food.
There are no immediate plans to revise the standards for arsenic in food. To protect consumers there are currently maximum levels in place for inorganic arsenic in foods such as rice which contribute to overall consumer exposure. We will always maintain strong rules on arsenic levels in food and keep our position under very close review guided by the risk analysis undertaken by the Food Standards Agency. We work closely with regulators across Europe and the rest of the world to ensure that we take account of global best practice and prioritise safety for our citizens.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the findings of Human Rights Watch in its recent report Nepotism and Neglect, which identifies the failure of the authorities in Bangladesh to respond to the effects of arsenic in the drinking water of Bangladesh’s rural poor; and whether...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the findings of Human Rights Watch in its recent report Nepotism and Neglect, which identifies the failure of the authorities in Bangladesh to respond to the effects of arsenic in the drinking water of Bangladesh’s rural poor; and whether...
The UK Government along with other donors, discusses issues such as safe drinking water with members of the Government of Bangladesh. Water quality testing, which focussed upon arsenic, has been a major part of DFID’s support for ensuring access to clean arsenic free water in rural Bangladesh. DFID has also supported arsenic testing by assisting the Government of Bangladesh to establish a national water-point database. The UK works with the Government of Bangladesh to use the database to identify water points which exceed the arsenic national standard can be identified and corrective necessary action taken.
DFID has also delivered large scale results on water, sanitation and hygiene education through our strategic partnership with BRAC. This has given 699,000 people access to clean drinking water, including in arsenic prone areas, through deep tube wells, piped water supply systems and pond sand filters to over the last 5 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will introduce limits on the amount of trace arsenic permitted in foodstuffs intended for (a) children and (b) adults.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will introduce limits on the amount of trace arsenic permitted in foodstuffs intended for (a) children and (b) adults.
The setting of European Union maximum limits for inorganic arsenic in rice and rice products is currently under discussion.
These limits will be directly applicable to all member states and are expected to come into force from mid-2015.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is working hard in Europe on behalf of the United Kingdom to ensure that the agreed limits are effective, proportionate and enforceable. The FSA supports more stringent limits for infants and young children to protect this vulnerable group.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment Public Health England has made of the hazards to young children of eating rice and rice products contaminated by natural inorganic arsenic.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment Public Health England has made of the hazards to young children of eating rice and rice products contaminated by natural inorganic arsenic.
In 2003 the Food Standards Agency (FSA) carried out a study to assess infants’ exposure to metals and other elements from weaning foods. The Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment, were reassured that arsenic intakes did not appear to have increased since the previous 1999 survey. They advised that exposure to inorganic arsenic from all sources should be as low as reasonably practicable.
In 2007 the FSA carried out a study to assess infants’ exposure to inorganic arsenic from weaning foods, including baby rice and rice cakes. The FSA concluded at that time that the measured levels did not change the 2003 advice.
In 2009 the FSA assessed the risk to toddlers and young children from consuming rice drinks, which are often referred to as ‘rice milk’. The FSA concluded that toddlers and young children should not be given rice drinks as a substitute for breast milk, infant formula or cows’ milk, on nutritional grounds and because this can increase intake of inorganic arsenic. This advice was communicated to health practitioners and is available on both the FSA website and NHS choices website.
In order to assess current United Kingdom exposure to inorganic arsenic in infants and young children, the FSA is carrying out a survey of inorganic arsenic and other contaminants in weaning foods and other foods that are commonly consumed by infants. This will look at exposure to inorganic arsenic from weaning foods such as baby rice and baby rice cakes, and exposure from rice and rice products that are not specifically intended for infants.
This study will be published in the New Year. The FSA will consider whether there is a need for further risk management action to be taken in the UK, to compliment the proposed European Union maximum limits for inorganic arsenic in rice.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to introduce new regulations regarding the arsenic level in rice in the United Kingdom.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to introduce new regulations regarding the arsenic level in rice in the United Kingdom.
SI 2007/1596. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs. Coming into force 30 June 2007.
SI 2007/1596. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs. Coming into force 30 June 2007.
SI 2007/64 (Negative instrument) . Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs. Coming into force 15 February 2007.
SI 2007/64 (Negative instrument) . Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs. Coming into force 15 February 2007.
Directive 2004/107/EC relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air and b) streamline air quality legislation. Final regulatory impact assessment. 9 p.
Directive 2004/107/EC relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air and b) streamline air quality legislation. Final regulatory impact assessment. 9 p.
Consultation on draft proposals to a) transpose Directive 2004/107/EC relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air and b) streamline air quality legislation. Includes the draft S.I. and partial regulatory impact assessment. 52 p.
Consultation on draft proposals to a) transpose Directive 2004/107/EC relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air and b) streamline air quality legislation. Includes the draft S.I. and partial regulatory impact assessment. 52 p.
Consultation on draft proposals to a) transpose Directive 2004/107/EC relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air and b) streamline air quality legislation. Incl. partial regulatory impact assessment. 45 p.
Consultation on draft proposals to a) transpose Directive 2004/107/EC relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air and b) streamline air quality legislation. Incl. partial regulatory impact assessment. 45 p.
SI 2004/2688 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 19 November 2004.
SI 2004/2688 (Negative instrument). Coming into force 19 November 2004.
Transposition of Commission Directive 2003/2/EC - restrictions on the marketing and use of arsenic. DEFRA. [undated] 2004.
Transposition of Commission Directive 2003/2/EC - restrictions on the marketing and use of arsenic. DEFRA. [undated] 2004.
Motion to take note of European Union document No 11645/03, draft directive relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambiant air. Agreed on question (formal).
Motion to take note of European Union document No 11645/03, draft directive relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambiant air. Agreed on question (formal).
EU document 11645/2003, draft Directive relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air. Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.
EU document 11645/2003, draft Directive relating to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, nickel and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ambient air. Considered by Standing Committee. Agreed to on question.
Letter dated 06.01.2004 from Elliot Morley MP to Chris Ruane MP regarding the release of hazardous substances into the Irish Sea. DEFRA. 2004.
Letter dated 06.01.2004 from Elliot Morley MP to Chris Ruane MP regarding the release of hazardous substances into the Irish Sea. DEFRA. 2004.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the quantities of (a) synthetic chemicals, (b) mercury, (c) cadmium, (d) lead, (e) zinc, (f) nickel and (g) arsenic released into the Irish Sea from establishments in the United Kingdom in each...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the quantities of (a) synthetic chemicals, (b) mercury, (c) cadmium, (d) lead, (e) zinc, (f) nickel and (g) arsenic released into the Irish Sea from establishments in the United Kingdom in each...
Consultation on the transposition of the 10th adaptation to technical progress of annex I to Council Directive 76/769/EEC relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of arsenic in England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain). 28 p. DEFRA. 2003.
Consultation on the transposition of the 10th adaptation to technical progress of annex I to Council Directive 76/769/EEC relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of arsenic in England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain). 28 p. DEFRA. 2003.