§ Mr. Moonmanasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will seek powers to ensure that tests for products containing enzymes are adequate to prevent health hazards; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. HoyThe Food and Drugs Act, 1955, already requires that all food sold for human consumption must be safe and wholesome. The onus is on food manufacturers to ensure that all substances used in food comply with the provisions of the Act.
Possible hazards to workers manufacturing enzymes are a matter for my right hon. Friend the First Secretary of State. Possible hazards to users of non-food products containing enzymes in the home are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department.