§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what microbiological testing of infant formula baby milk is(a) commissioned and (b) evaluated by Government Departments; and if he will make a statement; [18456]
(2) what responsibility his Department has with regard to microbiological testing of infant formula baby milk; and if he will make a statement. [18454]
§ Mr. HoramIt is the responsibility of food businesses to ensure that the food they produce is safe, in compliance with all appropriate food safety legislation. Local authority environmental health departments are736W responsible for enforcing this legislation. The Government, in line with European Union policy, promote microbiological safety through adoption of the hazard analysis critical control point approach.