Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 5096
Cosmetics: Health Hazards
Tabled: 10 September 2024
Answered: 17 September 2024
Question
Matt Western
Labour — Warwick 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 MaddersTalc 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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