Written questions

Food: Labelling

Commons · Question 58748 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 18 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with food manufacturers on the labelling of (a) phosphorus, (b) potassium and (c) other minerals that are potentially harmful for people on dialysis.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 18 Jul 2025

Labelling of packaged foods and drinks plays an important role in helping individuals access information they need to make informed choices about the food they buy and eat.Where minerals are added to foods, these must be included by law in the list of ing...