Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for Defence which brands of camouflage cream are purchased by his Department; what testing is undertaken to ascertain the 270W safety of such creams; and whether any brands have been withdrawn temporarily or permanently in the last 12 months.
Mr. LeeOver the last 15 or so years several firms have manufactured and supplied camouflage cream to the MOD specification. Routine testing of the product takes place. As a result of a recent more detailed test the cream was found to contain a small amount of bacteria. In exceptional circumstances this impurity could cause minor skin irritation. Consequently all current stocks of camouflagge cream are being withdrawn and treated to remove the impurity. Additionally a new and improved specification for the cream has been agreed.