§ Baroness Whartonasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they expect the European Union to publish the forthcoming consultation document on dietary supplements; what is their policy on the availability of such supplements; and what steps they intend to take to promote the wider availability of such supplements throughout the European Union.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Lord Donoughue)The European Commission's discussion document on dietary supplements and fortified foods has now been issued. We will be circulating this widely as part of the consultation exercise and will take account of comments received before formulating the UK's response. In the meantime we are reviewing the various policy options in the light of the views already expressed by interested parties.