Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 5096

Cosmetics: Health Hazards

Tabled: 10 September 2024
Answered: 17 September 2024

Question

Matt Western

LabourWarwick and Leamington

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the safety of talc in cosmetic products.

Answer

Justin Madders
Talc is permitted for use in cosmetics. However, to be sold on the UK market, cosmetics must undergo a safety assessment performed by a qualified safety assessor. The assessment is then reviewed by the manufacturer’s nominated “Responsible Person”, whose ...

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