EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (Scotland) Regulations 2007, in order to implement Commission Directive 2013/46/EU amending Directive 2006/141/EC with regard to protein requirements for infant formulae and follow-on formulae (OJ L 230, 29.8.2013, p.16).
Regulation 2(3), (5) and (6) enables the use of goats’ milk proteins in the manufacture of infant formula and follow-on formula.
Regulation 2(4) lowers the minimum protein levels permitted in follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates to bring it in line with infant formula.
A Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment of the effect these Regulations will have on the costs of business, the voluntary sector and the public sector, has been prepared and placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre. Copies may be obtained from the Food Standards Agency in Scotland, 6th Floor, St Magnus House, 25 Guild Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NJ and online at www.legislation.gov.uk.