HC Deb 19 December 1990 vol 183 c246W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice he intends to give to hospitals about the use of irradiated food; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dorrell

No specific guidance on the use of irradiated food in hospitals is being issued. In common with all other catering establishments health authorities who choose to use irradiated products will be required to so inform consumers under the requirements of the Food Labelling (Amendment) (Irradiated Food) Regulations 1990.