HC Deb 10 March 1978 vol 945 cc824-5W
Mrs. Joyce Butler

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will delay the making of regulations for cosmetic products in implementation of the Council directive of the European Communities in order to provide adequate time for wider consultation with experts in toxicology about substances used in hair dyes for which there is good evidence of carcinogenicity; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Fraser

I do not consider that there is any justification for delaying the making of these regulations and I intend to make them as soon as possible. This will not prevent further action being taken subsequently, if necessary, to stop the use of any uncontrolled substances which, after full consideration of available evidence, are considered to be harmful. Furthermore, the regulations will, among other things, require cosmetic products not to be liable to cause damage to health in normal use.

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