HC Deb 08 December 1982 vol 33 c511W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what kinds of health checks are made on the oils and fats imported into the United Kingdom for use in margarine manufacture.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

All imported foods and ingredients of food are subject to the Imported Food Regulations 1968. As a matter of routine, the enforcing authorities—primarily port health authorities—arrange for sample analytical checks of oils and fats imported for margarine manufacture or other food uses.