Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 40436
Cosmetics: Health Hazards
Tabled: 24 March 2025
Answered: 31 March 2025
Question
Mark Pritchard
Conservative — The Wrekin
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will take steps to prevent the illegal (a) online sale and (b) importing of skin (i) whitening and (ii) lightening products which cause skin damage.
Answer
Justin MaddersCosmetics products must comply with some of the strongest safety standards in the world before they can be placed on the GB market. Government works with local enforcement authorities to take effective action when products are identified that do not meet ...
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