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GSO 355:2024 Older Infants and Young Children Food

Local Title
GSO 355:2024 أغذية كبار الرضع وصغار الأطفال
Country/Region
Gulf Cooperation Council
Competent Authority
GCC Standardization Organization (GSO)
Type
Standard
Status
In force
Release Date
2024-10-31
Implementation Date
2024-10-31

This Gulf standard specifies the requirements for complementary foods intended for older infants and young children from the age of six months. This standard does not apply to infant formula, follow-up formula, milk for special medical purposes, or foods for special medical purposes.

Contents

1. Scope and Field of Application

2. Complementary References

3. Definitions

4. General Requirements

5. Quality Criteria

6. Texture, Particle Size and Purity Requirements

7. Processed Cereal-based Foods

8. Other Foods for Older Infants and Young Children (Not Cereal-based)

9. Flavourings

10. Hygiene Requirements

11. Packaging

12. Food Label

Annex (1) - Reference Values for Vitamins and Minerals

Technical Terms

References

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