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Reclassification of the Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
15 October 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the reclassification of the Committee on Mutagenicity (COM) from an Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body to a Departmental Expert Committee.
Action Requested
The Cabinet Office has reviewed Arm's Length Bodies and as part of this review, COM will be reclassified. This change aims to maintain continuity in COM’s operations and expert advice without any disruption.
Key Facts
- COM is an Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
- COM members serve on a voluntary basis.
- COM provides independent expert advice on health risks from mutagenic compounds in consumer products.
- The Cabinet Office reviewed Arm’s Length Bodies earlier this year as part of the Plan for Change.
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