The Infant Formula and Follow–on Formula Regulations 1995

Lipids

3.  

MinimumMaximum
0.8 g/100 kJ1.5 g/100 kJ
(3.3 g/100 kcal)(6.5 g/100 kcal)

(3.1) The use of the following substances is prohibited:

  • sesame seed oil;

  • cotton seed oil;

  • fats containing more than 8% trans isomers of fatty acids.

(3.2) Lauric acid

MinimumMaximum
15% of the total fat content

(3.3) Myristic acid

MinimumMaximum
15% of the total fat content

(3.4) Linoleic acid (in the form of glycerides=linoleates)

MinimumMaximum
70 mg/100 kJ285 mg/100 kJ
(300 mg/100 kcal)1200 mg/100 kcal)