Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 114716

Chemicals: Safety

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Iqbal Mohamed

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to provide accessible scientific evidence to help ensure public confidence in food safety and environmental policy when new chemical additives are introduced.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

All food and feed additives permitted for use in the United Kingdom must undergo a comprehensive, evidence‑based safety assessment before approval. This process evaluates potential risks and ensures additives can only be used in specified food categories,...

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