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The Infant Formula and Follow–on Formula Regulations 1995

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5.—(5.1) Formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins

per 100 kJper 100 kcal
MinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
The calcium/phosphorus ratio shall not be less than 1.2 nor greater than 2.0.
Sodium(mg)5142060
Potassium(mg)153560145
Chloride(mg)122950125
Calcium(mg)1250
Phosphorus(mg)6222590
Magnesium(mg)1.23.6515
Iron(mg)(1)0.120.360.51.5
Zinc(mg)0.120.360.51.5
Copper(μg)4.8192080
Iodine(μg)1.25

(5.2) Formulae manufactured from soya proteins, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins

  • All requirements of paragraph 5.1. are applicable except those concerning iron and zinc, which are as follows:

    per 100 kJper 100 kcal
    MinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
    Iron(mg)0.250.512
    Zinc(mg)0.180.60.752.4
(1)

Limit applicable to formulae with added iron.

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