ANNEX IIESSENTIAL COMPOSITION OF BABY FOODS FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN

6.MAXIMUM LIMITS FOR VITAMINS, MINERALS AND TRACE ELEMENTS, IF ADDED

The requirements concerning nutrients refer to the products ready for use, marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer, except for potassium and calcium for which the requirements refer to the product as sold.

Nutrient

Maximum per 100 kcal

Vitamin A (μg RE)

18017

Vitamin E (mg α-TE)

3

Vitamin C (mg)

12,5/2518/12519

Thiamin (mg)

0,25

Riboflavin (mg)

0,4

Niacin (mg NE)

4,5

Vitamin B6 (mg)

0,35

Folic acid (μg)

50

Vitamin B12 (μg)

0,35

Pantothenic acid (mg)

1,5

Biotin (μg)

10

Potassium (mg)

160

Calcium (mg)

80

Magnesium (mg)

40

Iron (mg)

3

Zinc (mg)

2

Copper (μg)

40

Iodine (μg)

35

Manganese (mg)

0,6

In accordance with the provisions of point 5.

Limit applicable to products fortified with iron.

Limit applicable to fruit-based dishes, fruit juices, nectars and vegetable juices.