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9. The Food Supplements (Magnesium L-threonate monohydrate) (Wales) Regulations 2026

– in the Senedd at 6:16 pm on 24 February 2026.

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Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 6:16, 24 February 2026

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Item 9 is next. The Food Supplements (Magnesium L-threonate monohydrate) (Wales) Regulations 2026. The Minister for Mental Health and Well-being is moving the motion—Sarah Murphy.

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Motion NDM9162 Jane Hutt

To propose that the Senedd, in accordance with Standing Order 27.5, approves that the draft The Food Supplements (Magnesium L-threonate monohydrate) (Wales) Regulations 2026 is made in accordance with the draft laid in the Table Office on 13 January 2026.

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Motion moved.

Photo of Sarah Murphy Sarah Murphy Labour 6:16, 24 February 2026

Thank you very much, Llywydd. This afternoon, I am asking the Senedd to approve the Food Supplements (Magnesium L-threonate monohydrate) (Wales) Regulations 2026. These regulations would approve the use of magnesium L-threonate monohydrate for use in food supplements. The comprehensive safety assessment of this form of magnesium for use in food supplements has been carried out by the Food Standards Agency, and a public consultation was held in December 2024. I have previously taken action in line with my counterparts across the UK to authorise magnesium L-threonate as a novel food. These regulations will enable the novel food to be produced and sold in Wales especially for use in food supplements. The effective date for the novel food authorisation aligns with the commencement date for these regulations, if they are approved today. The substance is already authorised for use in the EU, both as a novel food and for use in food supplements. Ministers in Scotland have laid similar regulations before the Scottish Parliament, and the UK Government is preparing to update its legislation to allow the use of this form of magnesium in food supplements in England. If these regulations are approved by the Senedd today, they will come into force on 5 March. I ask Members to support these regulations. Diolch.

Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 6:17, 24 February 2026

I have no speakers in this debate. I trust the Minister doesn't want to respond to herself. Therefore, I'll ask the question.

Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru

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The proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? There is no objection. Therefore, that motion under item 9 is agreed.

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Motion agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

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