HC Deb 02 June 1981 vol 5 cc317-8W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his estimate of the costs of labelling the presence of specific additives in food.

Mr. Wiggin

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list in the Official Report the names of the additives used in food in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Wiggin

Most classes of additives are controlled by regulations made under the Food and Drugs Act 1955, specifying the additives which may be used and, as appropriate, the foods in which they may be used and the conditions of use.