HC Deb 25 April 1996 vol 276 c281W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what proposals he has to designate tampons as a sterile product similar to medical dressings; [26532]

(2) what proposals he has to reintroduce the Tampon (Safety) Bill; [26522]

(3) if he will bring forward proposals to improve the safety of tampons. [26531]

Mr. Horam

Since 1984, the Association of Sanitary Protection Manufacturers has operated a voluntary prior notification scheme for tampons. Under the scheme, all new products are submitted to the Department of Health for assessment of their safety. I have no proposals to introduce a tampon safety Bill.

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