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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127 of 25 September 2015 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the specific compositional and information requirements for infant formula and follow-on formula and as regards requirements on information relating to infant and young child feeding (Text with EEA relevance)

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ANNEX I COMPOSITIONAL REQUIREMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)

1.ENERGY

MinimumMaximum
250 kJ/100 ml293 kJ/100 ml
(60 kcal/100 ml)(70 kcal/100 ml)

2.PROTEINS

(Protein content = nitrogen content × 6,25)

2.1.Infant formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins

MinimumMaximum
0,43 g/100 kJ0,6 g/100 kJ
(1,8 g/100 kcal)(2,5 g/100 kcal)

For an equal energy value, infant formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section A of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine may be added together if the methionine:cysteine ratio is not greater than 2, and the concentration of phenylalanine and tyrosine may be added together if the tyrosine:phenylalanine ratio is not greater than 2. The ratio of methionine:cysteine and of tyrosine:phenylalanine may be greater than 2, provided that the suitability of the product concerned for infants is demonstrated in accordance with Article 3(3).

The L-carnitine content shall be at least equal to 0,3 mg/100 kJ (1,2 mg/100 kcal).

2.2.Infant formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins

MinimumMaximum
0,54 g/100 kJ0,67 g/100 kJ
(2,25 g/100 kcal)(2,8 g/100 kcal)

Only protein isolates from soya shall be used in manufacturing this infant formula.

For an equal energy value, infant formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins, must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section A of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine may be added together if the methionine:cysteine ratio is not greater than 2, and the concentration of phenylalanine and tyrosine may be added together if the tyrosine:phenylalanine ratio is not greater than 2. The ratio of methionine:cysteine and of tyrosine:phenylalanine may be greater than 2, provided that the suitability of the product concerned for infants is demonstrated in accordance with Article 3(3).

The L-carnitine content shall be at least equal to 0,3 mg/100 kJ (1,2 mg/100 kcal).

2.3.Infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates

MinimumMaximum
0,44 g/100 kJ0,67 g/100 kJ
(1,86 g/100 kcal)(2,8 g/100 kcal)
2.3.1.Protein source

Demineralised sweet whey protein derived from cows' milk after enzymatic precipitation of caseins using chymosin, consisting of:

(a)

63 % caseino-glycomacropeptide free whey protein isolate with a minimum protein content of 95 % of dry matter and protein denaturation of less than 70 % and a maximum ash content of 3 %; and

(b)

37 % sweet whey protein concentrate with a minimum protein content of 87 % of dry matter and protein denaturation of less than 70 % and a maximum ash content of 3,5 %.

2.3.2.Protein processing

Two-stage hydrolysis process using a trypsin preparation with a heat-treatment step (from 3 to 10 minutes at 80 to 100 °C) between the two hydrolysis steps.

2.3.3.Indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acids and L-carnitine

For an equal energy value, infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section B of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine may be added together if the methionine:cysteine ratio is not greater than 2, and the concentration of phenylalanine and tyrosine may be added together if the tyrosine:phenylalanine ratio is not greater than 2. The ratio of methionine:cysteine and of tyrosine:phenylalanine may be greater than 2, provided that the suitability of the product concerned for infants is demonstrated in accordance with Article 3(3).

The L-carnitine content shall be at least equal to 0,3 mg/100 kJ (1,2 mg/100 kcal).

2.4.In all cases, amino acids may be added to infant formula solely for the purpose of improving the nutritional value of the proteins, and only in the proportions necessary for that purpose.

3.TAURINE

If added to infant formula, the amount of taurine shall not be greater than 2,9 mg/100 kJ (12 mg/100 kcal).

4.CHOLINE

MinimumMaximum
6,0 mg/100 kJ12 mg/100 kJ
(25 mg/100 kcal)(50 mg/100 kcal)

5.LIPIDS

MinimumMaximum
1,1 g/100 kJ1,4 g/100 kJ
(4,4 g/100 kcal)(6,0 g/100 kcal)

5.1.The use of the following substances shall be prohibited:

  • sesame seed oil,

  • cotton seed oil.

5.2.The trans fatty acid content shall not exceed 3 % of the total fat content.

5.3.The erucic acid content shall not exceed 1 % of the total fat content.

5.4.Linoleic acid

MinimumMaximum
120 mg/100 kJ300 mg/100 kJ
(500 mg/100 kcal)(1 200 mg/100 kcal)

5.5.Alpha-linolenic acid

MinimumMaximum
12 mg/100 kJ24 mg/100 kJ
(50 mg/100 kcal)(100 mg/100 kcal)

5.6.Docosahexaenoic acid

MinimumMaximum
4,8 mg/100 kJ12 mg/100 kJ
(20 mg/100 kcal)(50 mg/100 kcal)

5.7.Other long-chain (20 and 22 carbon atoms) polyunsaturated fatty acids may be added. In that case the content of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids shall not exceed 2 % of the total fat content for n-6 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (1 % of the total fat content for arachidonic acid (20:4 n-6)).

The eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5 n-3) content shall not exceed that of docosahexaenoic (22:6 n-3) acid content.

6.PHOSPHOLIPIDS

The amount of phospholipids in infant formula shall not be greater than 2 g/l.

7.INOSITOL

MinimumMaximum
0,96 mg/100 kJ9,6 mg/100 kJ
(4 mg/100 kcal)(40 mg/100 kcal)

8.CARBOHYDRATES

MinimumMaximum
2,2 g/100 kJ3,3 g/100 kJ
(9 g/100 kcal)(14 g/100 kcal)

8.1.Only the following carbohydrates may be used:

  • lactose,

  • maltose,

  • sucrose,

  • glucose,

  • glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup,

  • malto-dextrins,

  • pre-cooked starch (naturally free of gluten),

  • gelatinised starch (naturally free of gluten).

8.2.Lactose

MinimumMaximum
1,1 g/100 kJ
(4,5 g/100 kcal)

Those minimum levels shall not apply to infant formula:

  • in which soya protein isolates represent more than 50 % of the total protein content, or

  • bearing the statement ‘lactose free’ in accordance with Article 9(2).

8.3.Sucrose

Sucrose may only be added to infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates. If added, the sucrose content shall not exceed 20 % of the total carbohydrate content.

8.4.Glucose

Glucose may only be added to infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates. If added, the glucose content shall not exceed 0,5 g/100 kJ (2 g/100 kcal).

8.5.Glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup

Glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup may be added to infant formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins or infant formula manufactured from soya protein isolates (alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins) only if its dextrose equivalent does not exceed 32. If glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup is added to these products, the glucose content resulting from glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup shall not exceed 0,2 g/100 kJ (0,84 g/100 kcal).

The maximum glucose amounts laid down in point 8.4 shall apply if glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup is added to infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates.

8.6.Pre-cooked starch and/or gelatinised starch

MinimumMaximum
2 g/100 ml, and 30 % of the total carbohydrate content

9.FRUCTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND GALACTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES

Fructo-oligosaccharides and galacto-oligosaccharides may be added to infant formula. In that case their content shall not exceed: 0,8 g/100 ml in a combination of 90 % oligogalactosyl-lactose and 10 % high molecular weight oligofructosyl-saccharose.

Other combinations and maximum levels of fructo-oligosaccharides and galacto-oligosaccharides may be used, provided that their suitability for infants is demonstrated in accordance with Article 3(3).

10.MINERAL SUBSTANCES

10.1.Infant formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates

a

Total phosphorus.

Per 100 kJPer 100 kcal
MinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
Sodium (mg)614,32560
Potassium (mg)19,138,280160
Chloride (mg)14,338,260160
Calcium (mg)1233,550140
Phosphorus (mg)a621,52590
Magnesium (mg)1,23,6515
Iron (mg)0,070,310,31,3
Zinc (mg)0,120,240,51
Copper (μg)14,32460100
Iodine (μg)3,66,91529
Selenium (μg)0,72238,6
Manganese (μg)0,24241100
Molybdenum (μg)3,314
Fluoride (μg)24100

The calcium:available phosphorus molar ratio shall not be less than 1 nor greater than 2. The amount of available phosphorus shall be calculated as 80 % of total phosphorus for infant formula manufactured from cow's milk protein, goats' milk protein or protein hydrolysates.

10.2.Infant formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins

All requirements of point 10.1 shall apply, except for those concerning iron, phosphorus and zinc, which shall be as follows:

a

Total phosphorus.

Per 100 kJPer 100 kcal
MinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
Iron (mg)0,110,480,452
Phosphorus (mg)a7,22430100
Zinc (mg)0,180,30,751,25

The calcium:available phosphorus molar ratio shall not be less than 1 nor greater than 2. The amount of available phosphorus shall be calculated as 70 % of total phosphorus for infant formula manufactured from soya protein isolates.

11.VITAMINS

a

Preformed vitamin A; RE = all trans retinol equivalent.

b

Preformed niacin.

c

Dietary folate equivalent: 1 μg DFE = 1 μg food folate = 0,6 μg folic acid from formula.

d

Based on vitamin E activity of RRR-α-tocopherol.

Per 100 kJPer 100 kcal
MinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
Vitamin A (μg-RE)a16,727,270114
Vitamin D (μg)0,480,7223
Thiamine (μg)9,67240300
Riboflavin (μg)14,395,660400
Niacin (mg)b0,10,360,41,5
Pantothenic acid (mg)0,10,480,42
Vitamin B6 (μg)4,841,820175
Biotin (μg)0,241,817,5
Folate (μg-DFE)c3,611,41547,6
Vitamin B12 (μg)0,020,120,10,5
Vitamin C (mg)0,967,2430
Vitamin K (μg)0,246125
Vitamin E (mg α-tocopherol)d0,141,20,65

12.NUCLEOTIDES

The following nucleotides may be added:

a

The total concentration of nucleotides shall not exceed 1,2 mg/100 kJ (5 mg/100 kcal).

Maximuma
(mg/100 kJ)(mg/100 kcal)
cytidine 5′-monophosphate0,602,50
uridine 5′-monophosphate0,421,75
adenosine 5′-monophosphate0,361,50
guanosine 5′-monophosphate0,120,50
inosine 5′-monophosphate0,241,00

ANNEX II COMPOSITIONAL REQUIREMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(2)

1.ENERGY

MinimumMaximum
250 kJ/100 ml293 kJ/100 ml
(60 kcal/100 ml)(70 kcal/100 ml)

2.PROTEINS

(Protein content = nitrogen content × 6,25)

2.1.Follow-on formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins

MinimumMaximum
0,43 g/100 kJ0,6 g/100 kJ
(1,8 g/100 kcal)(2,5 g/100 kcal)

For an equal energy value, follow-on formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section A of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine and the concentration of phenylalanine and tyrosine may be added together.

2.2.Follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins

MinimumMaximum
0,54 g/100 kJ0,67 g/100 kJ
(2,25 g/100 kcal)(2,8 g/100 kcal)

Only protein isolates from soya shall be used in manufacturing this follow-on formula.

For an equal energy value, follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins, must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section A of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine and the concentration of phenylalanine and tyrosine may be added together.

2.3.Follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates

MinimumMaximum
0,44 g/100 kJ0,67 g/100 kJ
(1,86 g/100 kcal)(2,8 g/100 kcal)
2.3.1.Protein source

Demineralised sweet whey protein derived from cows' milk after enzymatic precipitation of caseins using chymosin, consisting of:

(a)

63 % caseino-glycomacropeptide free whey protein isolate with a minimum protein content of 95 % of dry matter and protein denaturation of less than 70 % and a maximum ash content of 3 %; and

(b)

37 % sweet whey protein concentrate with a minimum protein content of 87 % of dry matter and protein denaturation of less than 70 % and a maximum ash content of 3,5 %.

2.3.2.Protein processing

Two-stage hydrolysis process using a trypsin preparation with a heat-treatment step (from 3 to 10 minutes at 80 to 100 °C) between the two hydrolysis steps.

2.3.3.Indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acids

For an equal energy value, follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section B of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine and the concentration of phenylalanine and tyrosine may be added together.

2.4.In all cases, amino acids may be added to follow-on formula solely for the purpose of improving the nutritional value of the proteins, and only in the proportions necessary for that purpose.

3.TAURINE

If added to follow-on formula, the amount of taurine shall not be greater than 2,9 mg/100 kJ (12 mg/100 kcal).

4.LIPIDS

MinimumMaximum
1,1 g/100 kJ1,4 g/100 kJ
(4,4 g/100 kcal)(6,0 g/100 kcal)

4.1.The use of the following substances shall be prohibited:

  • sesame seed oil,

  • cotton seed oil.

4.2.The trans fatty acid content shall not exceed 3 % of the total fat content.

4.3.The erucic acid content shall not exceed 1 % of the total fat content.

4.4.Linoleic acid

MinimumMaximum
120 mg/100 kJ300 mg/100 kJ
(500 mg/100 kcal)(1 200 mg/100 kcal)

4.5.Alpha-linolenic acid

MinimumMaximum
12 mg/100 kJ24 mg/100 kJ
(50 mg/100 kcal)(100 mg/100 kcal)

4.6.Docosahexaenoic acid

MinimumMaximum
4,8 mg/100 kJ12 mg/100 kJ
(20 mg/100 kcal)(50 mg/100 kcal)

4.7.Other long-chain (20 and 22 carbon atoms) polyunsaturated fatty acids may be added. In that case the content of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids shall not exceed 2 % of the total fat content for n-6 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (1 % of the total fat content for arachidonic acid (20:4 n-6).

The eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5 n-3) content shall not exceed that of docosahexaenoic (22:6 n-3) acid content.

5.PHOSPHOLIPIDS

The amount of phospholipids in follow-on formula shall not be greater than 2 g/l.

6.CARBOHYDRATES

MinimumMaximum
2,2 g/100 kJ3,3 g/100 kJ
(9 g/100 kcal)(14 g/100 kcal)

6.1.The use of ingredients containing gluten shall be prohibited.

6.2.Lactose

MinimumMaximum
1,1 g/100 kJ
(4,5 g/100 kcal)

Those minimum levels shall not apply to follow-on formula:

  • in which soya protein isolates represent more than 50 % of the total protein content, or

  • bearing the statement ‘lactose free’ in accordance with Article 9(2).

6.3.Sucrose, fructose, honey

MinimumMaximum
separately or as a whole: 20 % of the total carbohydrate content

Honey shall be treated to destroy spores of Clostridium botulinum.

6.4.Glucose

Glucose may only be added to follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates. If added, the glucose content shall not exceed 0,5 g/100 kJ (2 g/100 kcal).

6.5.Glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup

Glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup may be added to follow-on formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins or follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates (alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins) only if its dextrose equivalent does not exceed 32. If glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup is added to these products, the glucose content resulting from glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup shall not exceed 0,2 g/100 kJ (0,84 g/100 kcal).

The maximum glucose amounts laid down in point 6.4 shall apply if glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup is added to follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates.

7.FRUCTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND GALACTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES

Fructo-oligosaccharides and galacto-oligosaccharides may be added to follow-on formula. In that case their content shall not exceed: 0,8 g/100 ml in a combination of 90 % oligogalactosyl-lactose and 10 % high molecular weight oligofructosyl-saccharose.

Other combinations and maximum levels of fructo-oligosaccharides and galacto-oligosaccharides may be used, provided that their suitability for infants is demonstrated in accordance with Article 3(3).

8.MINERAL SUBSTANCES

8.1.Follow-on formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates

a

Total phosphorus.

Per 100 kJPer 100 kcal
MinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
Sodium (mg)614,32560
Potassium (mg)19,138,280160
Chloride (mg)14,338,260160
Calcium (mg)1233,550140
Phosphorus (mg)a621,52590
Magnesium (mg)1,23,6515
Iron (mg)0,140,480,62
Zinc (mg)0,120,240,51
Copper (μg)14,32460100
Iodine (μg)3,66,91529
Selenium (μg)0,72238,6
Manganese (μg)0,24241100
Molybdenum (μg)3,314
Fluoride (μg)24100

The calcium:available phosphorus molar ratio shall not be less than 1 nor greater than 2. The amount of available phosphorus shall be calculated as 80 % of total phosphorus for follow-on formula manufactured from cow's milk protein, goats' milk protein or protein hydrolysates.

8.2.Follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins

All requirements of point 8.1 shall apply, except for those concerning iron, phosphorus and zinc, which shall be as follows:

a

Total phosphorus.

Per 100 kJPer 100 kcal
MinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
Iron (mg)0,220,60,92,5
Phosphorus (mg)a7,22430100
Zinc (mg)0,180,30,751,25

The calcium:available phosphorus molar ratio shall not be less than 1 nor greater than 2. The amount of available phosphorus shall be calculated as 70 % of total phosphorus for follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates.

9.VITAMINS

a

Preformed vitamin A; RE = all trans retinol equivalent.

b

Preformed niacin.

c

Dietary folate equivalent: 1 μg DFE = 1 μg food folate = 0,6 μg folic acid from formula.

d

Based on vitamin E activity of RRR-α-tocopherol.

Per 100 kJPer 100 kcal
MinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
Vitamin A (μg-RE)a16,727,270114
Vitamin D (μg)0,480,7223
Thiamine (μg)9,67240300
Riboflavin (μg)14,395,660400
Niacin (mg)b0,10,360,41,5
Pantothenic acid (mg)0,10,480,42
Vitamin B6 (μg)4,841,820175
Biotin (μg)0,241,817,5
Folate (μg-DFE)c3,611,41547,6
Vitamin B12 (μg)0,020,120,10,5
Vitamin C (mg)0,967,2430
Vitamin K (μg)0,246125
Vitamin E (mg α-tocopherol)d0,141,20,65

10.NUCLEOTIDES

The following nucleotides may be added:

a

The total concentration of nucleotides shall not exceed 1,2 mg/100 kJ (5 mg/100 kcal).

Maximuma
(mg/100 kJ)(mg/100 kcal)
cytidine 5′-monophosphate0,602,50
uridine 5′-monophosphate0,421,75
adenosine 5′-monophosphate0,361,50
guanosine 5′-monophosphate0,120,50
inosine 5′-monophosphate0,241,00

ANNEX III INDISPENSABLE AND CONDITIONALLY INDISPENSABLE AMINO ACIDS IN BREAST MILK

For the purposes of point 2 of Annexes I and II, breast milk shall be used as reference protein as set out in Sections A and B of this Annex, respectively.

A.Infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins and infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins

For the purposes of points 2.1 and 2.2 of Annexes I and II, the indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acids in breast milk, expressed in mg per 100 kJ and 100 kcal, are the following:

a

1 kJ = 0,239 kcal.

Per 100 kJaPer 100 kcal
Cysteine938
Histidine1040
Isoleucine2290
Leucine40166
Lysine27113
Methionine523
Phenylalanine2083
Threonine1877
Tryptophan832
Tyrosine1876
Valine2188

B.Infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates

For the purposes of point 2.3 of Annexes I and II, the indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acids in breast milk, expressed in mg per 100 kJ and 100 kcal, are the following:

a

1 kJ = 0,239 kcal.

Per 100 kJaPer 100 kcal
Arginine1669
Cysteine624
Histidine1145
Isoleucine1772
Leucine37156
Lysine29122
Methionine729
Phenylalanine1562
Threonine1980
Tryptophan730
Tyrosine1459
Valine1980

ANNEX IV ACTIVE SUBSTANCES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 4(3)

Chemical name of the substanceMaximum residue level(mg/kg)
Cadusafos0,006
Demeton-S-methyl/demeton-S-methyl sulfone/oxydemeton-methyl (individually or combined, expressed as demeton-S-methyl)0,006
Ethoprophos0,008
Fipronil (sum of fipronil and fipronil-desulfinyl, expressed as fipronil)0,004
Propineb/propylenethiourea (sum of propineb and propylenethiourea)0,006

ANNEX V ACTIVE SUBSTANCES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 4(4)

Chemical name of the substance (residue definition)

  • Aldrin and dieldrin, expressed as dieldrin

  • Disulfoton (sum of disulfoton, disulfoton sulfoxide and disulfoton sulfone expressed as disulfoton)

  • Endrin

  • Fensulfothion (sum of fensulfothion, its oxygen analogue and their sulfones, expressed as fensulfothion)

  • Fentin, expressed as triphenyltin cation

  • Haloxyfop (sum of haloxyfop, its salts and esters including conjugates, expressed as haloxyfop)

  • Heptachlor and trans-heptachlor epoxide, expressed as heptachlor

  • Hexachlorobenzene

  • Nitrofen

  • Omethoate

  • Terbufos (sum of terbufos, its sulfoxide and sulfone, expressed as terbufos)

ANNEX VI NAMES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 5

PART A Name referred to in Article 5(1)

The name of infant formula and follow-on formula other than infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured entirely from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins shall be respectively:

  • in Bulgarian: ‘Храни за кърмачета’ and ‘Преходни храни’,

  • in Spanish: ‘Preparado para lactantes’ and ‘Preparado de continuación’,

  • in Czech: ‘Počáteční kojenecká výživa’ and ‘Pokračovací kojenecká výživa’,

  • in Danish: ‘Modermælkserstatning’ and ‘Tilskudsblanding’,

  • in German: ‘Säuglingsanfangsnahrung’ and ‘Folgenahrung’,

  • in Estonian: ‘Imiku piimasegu’ and ‘Jätkupiimasegu’,

  • in Greek: ‘Παρασκεύασμα για βρέφη’ and ‘Παρασκεύασμα δεύτερης βρεφικής ηλικίας’,

  • in English: ‘Infant formula’ and ‘Follow-on formula’,

  • in French: ‘Préparation pour nourrissons’ and ‘Préparation de suite’,

  • in Croatian: ‘Početna hrana za dojenčad’ and ‘Prijelazna hrana za dojenčad’,

  • in Italian: ‘Formula per lattanti’ and ‘Formula di proseguimento’,

  • in Latvian: ‘Maisījums zīdaiņiem’ and ‘Papildu ēdināšanas maisījums zīdaiņiem’,

  • in Lithuanian: ‘Pradinio maitinimo kūdikių mišiniai’ and ‘Tolesnio maitinimo kūdikių mišiniai’,

  • in Hungarian: ‘Anyatej-helyettesítő tápszer’ and ‘Anyatej-kiegészítő tápszer’,

  • in Maltese: ‘Formula tat-trabi’ and ‘Formula tal-prosegwiment’,

  • in Dutch: ‘Volledige zuigelingenvoeding’ and ‘Opvolgzuigelingenvoeding’,

  • in Polish: ‘Preparat do początkowego żywienia niemowląt’ and ‘Preparat do dalszego żywienia niemowląt’,

  • in Portuguese: ‘Fórmula para lactentes’ and ‘Fórmula de transição’,

  • in Romanian: ‘Formulă de început’ and ‘Formulă de continuare’,

  • in Slovak: ‘Počiatočná dojčenská výživa’ and ‘Následná dojčenská výživa’.

  • in Slovenian: ‘Začetna formula za dojenčke’ and ‘Nadaljevalna formula’,

  • in Finnish: ‘Äidinmaidonkorvike’ and ‘Vieroitusvalmiste’,

  • in Swedish: ‘Modersmjölksersättning’ and ‘Tillskottsnäring’.

PART B Name referred to in Article 5(2)

The name of infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured entirely from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins shall be respectively:

  • in Bulgarian: ‘Млека за кърмачета’ and ‘Преходни млека’,

  • in Spanish: ‘Leche para lactantes’ and ‘Leche de continuación’,

  • in Czech: ‘Počáteční mléčná kojenecká výživa’ and ‘Pokračovací mléčná kojenecká výživa’,

  • in Danish: ‘Modermælkserstatning udelukkende baseret på mælk’ and ‘Tilskudsblanding udelukkende baseret på mælk’,

  • in German: ‘Säuglingsmilchnahrung’ and ‘Folgemilch’,

  • in Estonian: ‘Piimal põhinev imiku piimasegu’ and ‘Piimal põhinev jätkupiimasegu’,

  • in Greek: ‘Γάλα για βρέφη’ and ‘Γάλα δεύτερης βρεφικής ηλικίας’,

  • in English: ‘Infant milk’ and ‘Follow-on milk’,

  • in French: ‘Lait pour nourrissons’ and ‘Lait de suite’,

  • in Croatian: ‘Početna mliječna hrana za dojenčad’ and ‘Prijelazna mliječna hrana za dojenčad’,

  • in Italian: ‘Latte per lattanti’ and ‘Latte di proseguimento’,

  • in Latvian: ‘Piena maisījums zīdaiņiem’ and ‘Papildu ēdināšanas piena maisījums zīdaiņiem’,

  • in Lithuanian: ‘Pradinio maitinimo kūdikių pieno mišiniai’ and ‘Tolesnio maitinimo kūdikių pieno mišiniai’,

  • in Hungarian: ‘Tejalapú anyatej-helyettesítő tápszer’ and ‘Tejalapú anyatej-kiegészítő tápszer’,

  • in Maltese: ‘Ħalib tat-trabi’ and ‘Ħalib tal-prosegwiment’,

  • in Dutch: ‘Volledige zuigelingenvoeding op basis van melk’ or ‘Zuigelingenmelk’ and ‘Opvolgmelk’,

  • in Polish: ‘Mleko początkowe’ and ‘Mleko następne’,

  • in Portuguese: ‘Leite para lactentes’ and ‘Leite de transição’,

  • in Romanian: ‘Lapte de început’ and ‘Lapte de continuare’,

  • in Slovak: ‘Počiatočná dojčenská mliečna výživa’ and ‘Následná dojčenská mliečna výživa’,

  • in Slovenian: ‘Začetno mleko za dojenčke’ and ‘Nadaljevalno mleko’,

  • in Finnish: ‘Maitopohjainen äidinmaidonkorvike’ and ‘Maitopohjainen vieroitusvalmiste’,

  • in Swedish: ‘Modersmjölksersättning uteslutande baserad på mjölk’ and ‘Tillskottsnäring uteslutande baserad på mjölk’.

ANNEX VII REFERENCE INTAKES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 7(7)

NutrientReference intake
Vitamin A(μg) 400
Vitamin D(μg) 7
Vitamin E(mg TE) 5
Vitamin K(μg) 12
Vitamin C(mg) 45
Thiamine(mg) 0,5
Riboflavin(mg) 0,7
Niacin(mg) 7
Vitamin B6(mg) 0,7
Folate(μg) 125
Vitamin B12(μg) 0,8
Pantothenic acid(mg) 3
Biotin(μg) 10
Calcium(mg) 550
Phosphorus(mg) 550
Potassium(mg) 1 000
Sodium(mg) 400
Chloride(mg) 500
Iron(mg) 8
Zinc(mg) 5
Iodine(μg) 80
Selenium(μg) 20
Copper(mg) 0,5
Magnesium(mg) 80
Manganese(mg) 1,2

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