§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has had any discussions with food manufacturers regarding the labelling of products with full ingredients and additives; and what is the Government's policy on the use of additives in food.
§ Mr. RyderI and my colleagues frequently meet food manufacturing and other interests to discuss a wide range of topics, including food labelling. Government policy on food additives is to ensure that additives are approved only after rigorous examination for need and safety in use by independent committees. Ministers are advised on this by the Food Advisory Committee and the Committee on Toxicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment.