§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will set out the labelling requirements which apply to the presence of(a) Lindane and (b) other pesticides in household products. [104652]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 13 January 2000]: All non-agricultural pesticides supplied to consumers must be approved under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (as amended), which require, among other things, that manufacturers must name on the product label the active ingredient(s), such as Lindane, present in the product. Under the regulations, a scientific assessment by the relevant Registration Authority (MAFF or HSE) of each individual product is carried out. This evaluation indicates what other labelling information is required, such as the safe use of the product and warnings about precautions that should be taken. Following approval, products are subject to an on-going review programme which ensures that the data on which the product approvals are based meets current safety standards.