Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 105058
Food: Regulation
Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 29 January 2026
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to regulate food preservatives associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer.
Answer
Ashley DaltonAll food additives used in the United Kingdom, including preservatives, are subject to rigorous safety assessments before they are authorised for use. These assessments consider the intended purpose, the types of foods they may be added to, and maximum pe...
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