The EU commission said they were a risk because of their “consistency, shape and form” and that warnings alone were not enough to protect children. But opponents said the ban was disproportionate and there was no evidence of a danger to children’s health. The jelly sweets contain additives derived from seaweed or certain gums. They are individual, mouth-sized servings and may contain a small piece of preserved fruit, including apple and mango. They are designed to be projected into the mouth by exerting pressure on the semi-rigid container and then eaten in one single bite. However, Tory MEP John Bowis, Conservative health spokesman in the European Parliament, said: “This decision by the commission is completely over the top and disproportionate.” BBC News 3/4/04.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Jellies stamped out
JELLY mini-cup sweets have been banned by a European directive because of a risk of children choking. The sweets are packaged in plastic cups and designed to be swallowed in one. 
The EU commission said they were a risk because of their “consistency, shape and form” and that warnings alone were not enough to protect children. But opponents said the ban was disproportionate and there was no evidence of a danger to children’s health. The jelly sweets contain additives derived from seaweed or certain gums. They are individual, mouth-sized servings and may contain a small piece of preserved fruit, including apple and mango. They are designed to be projected into the mouth by exerting pressure on the semi-rigid container and then eaten in one single bite. However, Tory MEP John Bowis, Conservative health spokesman in the European Parliament, said: “This decision by the commission is completely over the top and disproportionate.” BBC News 3/4/04.
The EU commission said they were a risk because of their “consistency, shape and form” and that warnings alone were not enough to protect children. But opponents said the ban was disproportionate and there was no evidence of a danger to children’s health. The jelly sweets contain additives derived from seaweed or certain gums. They are individual, mouth-sized servings and may contain a small piece of preserved fruit, including apple and mango. They are designed to be projected into the mouth by exerting pressure on the semi-rigid container and then eaten in one single bite. However, Tory MEP John Bowis, Conservative health spokesman in the European Parliament, said: “This decision by the commission is completely over the top and disproportionate.” BBC News 3/4/04.
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