This technical regulation applies to liquid or powdered infant formula, follow-on formula for older infants (6 to 12 months), products for young children (12 to 36 months), and formulas for special medical purposes from birth to 12 months intended to meet special nutritional and medical needs. It does not apply to formulas for special medical purposes for children over one year of age. The regulation sets requirements for product composition, quality, labeling, and safety.

Contents

1. Scope and Field of Application

2. Complementary References

3. Definitions

4. General Requirements

5. Nutritional Composition for Infant Formula

6. Nutritional Composition for Follow-on Formula for Older Infants

7. Nutritional Composition for Formulas for Special Medical Purposes from Birth to 12 Months

8. Nutritional Composition for Products for Young Children

9. Texture and Particle Size

10. Additives

11. Flavourings

12. Pesticide Residues

13. Veterinary Drug Residues

14. Radionuclide Limits

15. Contaminants

16. Microbiological Criteria

17. Hygiene Requirements

18. Packaging

19. Fill of the Container

20. Handling, Transportation, and Storage

21. Registration

22. Labelling

23. Health and Nutrition Claims and Statements on the Label

24. Marketing

Appendix (1) - Essential and Semi-Essential Amino Acids in Mother's Formulations

Appendix (2) - Reference Values for Vitamins and Minerals for Children from 6 Months to 3 Years