HC Deb 02 June 1981 vol 5 c318W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list in the Official Report the main reasons why generic terms, rather than specific additives, are permitted in the ingredient listing of food.

Mr. Wiggin

The regulations on food labelling have been made in the light of advice by the Government's independent advisory committees on what is necessary or desirable. The committees are at present reconsidering the labelling of additives.