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Committee on MutagenicityCommittee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM)

COM is an Independent Advisory Committee that provides advice to Government Departments and Agencies on matters concerning the potential mutagenicity of chemicals ranging from natural products to new synthetic chemicals used in pesticides or pharmaceuticals.

Professor Peter Farmer
Professor Peter B Farmer
Chairman

COM consists of a panel of independent doctors and scientists recruited for their individual expertise from Universities and Research Institutes and, in some cases, Industry. During all discussions individuals are required to declare potential conflicts of interest and in such cases disqualify themselves from the conclusions reached.

The independent members of COM are supported in their work by a joint secretariat provided by the Health Protection Agency and the Food Standards Agency. The secretariat provide members with comprehensive background information and briefing papers upon which rational decisions can be made.

Contact address

Sue Kennedy
Administrative Secretary
Health Protection Agency
Centre for Radiation and Chemical Hazards
Chemical Hazards and Poisons Division (Head Office)
Chilton, Didcot, Oxon
OX11 0RQ

Tel: +44 (0)1235 841475
Fax: +44 (0)1235 841478
Email: Sue.Kennedy@hpa.org.uk

DH Contact for appointments of members:
Mr Khandu Mistry, DH contact, Room 523, Department of Health
Wellington House, 133 - 155 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UG
Tel: +44 (0)20 7972 4946 Fax: +44 (0)20 7972 1001
Email: Khandu.Mistry@dh.gsi.gov.uk

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