The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2014

Amendment of the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (Scotland) Regulations 2007

2.—(1) The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (Scotland) Regulations 2007(1) are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (6).

(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) for the definition of “the Directive” substitute—

““the Directive” means Commission Directive 2006/141/EC on infant formulae and follow-on formulae and amending Directive 1999/21/EC(2);”.

(3) In regulation 8(2) (compositional criteria for infant formula) after the words “cows’ milk proteins” insert “or goats’ milk proteins”.

(4) For regulation 9 (compositional criteria for follow-on formula) substitute—

“9.— (1) Subject to paragraph (2), follow-on formula shall comply with the compositional criteria set out in Annex II taking into account the specifications set out in Annex V.

(2) In the case of follow-on formula manufactured from those protein hydrolysates specified in point 2.2 of Annex II with a protein content between the minimum and 0.56g/100kj (2.25g/100kcal)—

(a) the suitability of the follow-on formula for satisfying the nutritional requirements of normal healthy infants in conjunction with complementary feeding shall be demonstrated through appropriate studies, performed following generally accepted expert guidance on the design and conduct of such studies; and

(b) the follow-on formula shall be in accordance with the appropriate specifications set out in Annex VI.”.

(5) In regulation 15 (naming of infant formula) on each occasion it occurs, after “cows’ milk proteins” insert “or goats’ milk proteins”.

(6) In regulation 16 (naming of follow-on formula) on each occasion it occurs, after “cows’ milk proteins” insert “or goats’ milk proteins”.

(1)

S.S.I. 2007/549, as relevantly amended by S.S.I. 2008/322.

(2)

OJ L 401, 30.12.2006, p.1, as last amended by Commission Directive 2013/46/EU (OJ L 230, 29.08.2013, p.16).