HC Deb 03 April 1973 vol 854 cc45-6W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the British Standards Institution has set up its technical committee of methods of test for child-resistant containers; and, if so, what steps have been taken by his Department to assist such a committee.

Mr. Alison

Yes. Officers of my Department are members of the technical committee and have participated fully in its considerations.

Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what interim guidance has been drawn up by the Department of Health and Social Security or by the British Standards Institution in order that pharmacists, doctors and the industry concerned may be advised as to child-resistant containers.

Mr. Alison

Interim guidance in the form of drafts for development on methods of test of resistance of pharmaceutical packages to opening by children is expected to be published soon by the British Standards Institution.