HC Deb 29 November 1968 vol 774 cc196-7W
Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in what form statutory permitted lists of food additives are published; and whether these lists are available to the public.

Mr. John Mackie

Permitted lists of food additives are contained in Regulations governing particular classes of additives, or particular types of food. The Regulations at present in force are:

  • The Antioxidant in Food Regulations, 1958 (S.I. 1958, No. 1454).
  • The Artificial Sweeteners in Food Regulations, 1965 (S.I. 1967, No. 1119).
  • The Bread and Flour Regulations, 1963 (S.I. 1963, No. 1435).
  • The Colouring Matter in Food Regulations, 1966 (S.I. 1966, No. 1203).
  • The Emulsifiers and Stabilisers in Food Regulations, 1962 (S.I. 1962, No. 720).
  • The Meat (Treatment) Regulations, 1964 (S.I. 1964. No. 19).
  • The Mineral Hydrocarbons in Food Regulations, 1966 (S.I. 1966, No. 1073).
  • The Preservatives in Food Regulations, 1962 (S.I. 1962, No. 1532).
  • The Soft Drinks Regulations, 1964 (S.I. 1964, No. 760).

There are also The Solvents in Food Regulations, 1967 (S.I. 1967, No. 1582) as amended by The Solvents in Food (Amendment) Regulations, 1967 (S.I. 1967, No. 1939), which come into operation on 3rd November, 1969.

Copies of all these Regulations are available from Her Majesty's Stationery Office.