The Infant Formula and Follow–on Formula Regulations 1995

Regulation 13(3)

SCHEDULE 4COMPOSITIONAL CRITERIA FOR INFANT FORMULAE, WARRANTING A CORRESPONDING CLAIM

Claim related toConditions warranting the claim

1.  Adapted protein

The protein content is lower than 0.6 g/100 kJ (2.5 g/ 100 kcal) and the whey protein/casein ratio is not less than 1.0

2.  Low sodium

The sodium content is lower than 9 mg/100 kJ (39 mg/100 kcal)

3.  Sucrose free

No sucrose is present

4.  Lactose only

Lactose is the only carbohydrate present

5.  Lactose free

No lactose is present(1)

6.  Iron enriched

Iron is added
(1)

When determined by a method the detection limits of which will be established at a later stage.