Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 7268

Cosmetics: Allergies

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Dr Beccy Cooper

LabourWorthing West

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of encouraging cosmetic retailers to highlight allergens in the ingredient list.

Answer

Justin Madders
The UK Cosmetics Regulation requires manufacturers to provide a full list of ingredients for cosmetics products.In addition, cosmetics that contain fragrance allergens, must identify the presence of these ingredients by referring to them as ‘parfum’ or ‘a...

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