Citrus Fruit (Preservatives)

HC Deb 16 July 1969 vol 787 c122W

88. Mr. Atkinson

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to prevent the use of harmful preservatives on the skins of imported citrus fruit.

Mr. Hoy

The use of preservatives on the skins of citrus fruit is already controlled by the Preservatives in Food Regulations, 1962.