Melatonin (Hansard, 25 July 1997)

HC Deb 25 July 1997 vol 298 cc793-4W 794W

§ Mr. Mitchell
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his Department's policy towards foods containing melatonin. [10363]

§ Mr. Rooker
Foods containing the hormone melatonin, like all other foods in the UK, have to comply with the provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990, for example they should be of the nature, substance and quality demanded by the consumer and not be injurious to health.