Commission Directive 2006/141/EC (repealed)Show full title

2.1 Infant formulae manufactured from cows’ milk proteins

a Infant formulae manufactured from cows’ milk protein with a protein content between the minimum and 0,5 g/100 kJ (2 g/100 kcal) shall be in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 7(1).
Minimuma	Maximum
0,45 g/100 kJ	0,7 g/100 kJ
(1,8 g/100 kcal)	(3 g/100 kcal)

For an equal energy value, the infant formula must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein (breast milk, as defined in Annex V). Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cystine may be added together if the methionine:cystine 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:cystine may be greater than 2 but shall not be greater than 3 provided that the suitability of the product for the particular nutritional use by infants is demonstrated through appropriate studies, performed following generally accepted expert guidance on the design and conduct of such studies.