§ Mr. HainTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in what context the possibility of European Union legislation on dietary supplements was raised in the intergovernmental conference; what steps were taken at that conference by his Department to seek to promote access to consumers to such supplements throughout the European Union unless there is a proven health risk; and if he will make a statement. [35378]
§ Mrs. Browning[holding answer 8 July 1996]: The possibility of European Union legislation on dietary supplements has not been discussed at the intergovernmental conference so far as I am aware.
§ Mr. HainTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which division of his Department will deal with matters arising from the forthcoming European Commission discussion document on dietary supplements; what plans that division has to consult with pan-European consumer organisations, with particular reference to Consumers for Health Choice; and if he will make a statement. [35379]
§ Mrs. Browning[holding answer 8 July 1996]: Responsibility within the Ministry for matters relating to dietary supplements rests primarily with the consumer and nutrition policy division, which will take the lead in dealing with matters arising from any discussion document on this subject issued by the European Commission. In doing so it will consult interested parties, including Consumers for Health Choice.