Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 101338

Chronic Illnesses: Cosmetics

Tabled: 18 December 2025
Answered: 27 January 2026

Question

Mark Pritchard

ConservativeThe Wrekin

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what advice and support his Department is providing to people in Shropshire who claim they have contracted, or might develop, serious illnesses as a result of using Johnson & Johnson talcum powder

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
Individuals in Shropshire who believe they may have been affected by use of talcum products should seek medical advice from their general practitioner. They may also wish to consider contacting specialist organisations for support and information on legal...

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