Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127Show full title

ANNEX I U.K. COMPOSITIONAL REQUIREMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(1)

1. ENERGY U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
250 kJ/100 ml	293 kJ/100 ml
(60 kcal/100 ml)	(70 kcal/100 ml)

2. PROTEINS U.K.

(Protein content = nitrogen content × 6,25)

2.1. Infant formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
0,43 g/100 kJ	0,6 g/100 kJ
(1,8 g/100 kcal)	(2,5 g/100 kcal)

For an equal energy value, infant formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section A of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine may be added together if the methionine:cysteine 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:cysteine and of tyrosine:phenylalanine may be greater than 2, provided that the suitability of the product concerned for infants is demonstrated in accordance with Article 3(3).

The L-carnitine content shall be at least equal to 0,3 mg/100 kJ (1,2 mg/100 kcal).

2.2. Infant formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
0,54 g/100 kJ	0,67 g/100 kJ
(2,25 g/100 kcal)	(2,8 g/100 kcal)

Only protein isolates from soya shall be used in manufacturing this infant formula.

For an equal energy value, infant formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins, must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section A of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine may be added together if the methionine:cysteine 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:cysteine and of tyrosine:phenylalanine may be greater than 2, provided that the suitability of the product concerned for infants is demonstrated in accordance with Article 3(3).

The L-carnitine content shall be at least equal to 0,3 mg/100 kJ (1,2 mg/100 kcal).

2.3. Infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
0,44 g/100 kJ	0,67 g/100 kJ
(1,86 g/100 kcal)	(2,8 g/100 kcal)

2.3.1. Protein source U.K.

Demineralised sweet whey protein derived from cows' milk after enzymatic precipitation of caseins using chymosin, consisting of:

(a)

63 % caseino-glycomacropeptide free whey protein isolate with a minimum protein content of 95 % of dry matter and protein denaturation of less than 70 % and a maximum ash content of 3 %; and

(b)

37 % sweet whey protein concentrate with a minimum protein content of 87 % of dry matter and protein denaturation of less than 70 % and a maximum ash content of 3,5 %.

2.3.2. Protein processing U.K.

Two-stage hydrolysis process using a trypsin preparation with a heat-treatment step (from 3 to 10 minutes at 80 to 100 °C) between the two hydrolysis steps.

2.3.3. Indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acids and L-carnitine U.K.

For an equal energy value, infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section B of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine may be added together if the methionine:cysteine 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:cysteine and of tyrosine:phenylalanine may be greater than 2, provided that the suitability of the product concerned for infants is demonstrated in accordance with Article 3(3).

The L-carnitine content shall be at least equal to 0,3 mg/100 kJ (1,2 mg/100 kcal).

2.4. In all cases, amino acids may be added to infant formula solely for the purpose of improving the nutritional value of the proteins, and only in the proportions necessary for that purpose. U.K.

3. TAURINE U.K.

If added to infant formula, the amount of taurine shall not be greater than 2,9 mg/100 kJ (12 mg/100 kcal).

4. CHOLINE U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
6,0 mg/100 kJ	12 mg/100 kJ
(25 mg/100 kcal)	(50 mg/100 kcal)

5. LIPIDS U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
1,1 g/100 kJ	1,4 g/100 kJ
(4,4 g/100 kcal)	(6,0 g/100 kcal)

5.1. The use of the following substances shall be prohibited: U.K.

• sesame seed oil,

• cotton seed oil.

5.2. The trans fatty acid content shall not exceed 3 % of the total fat content. U.K.

[F1 5.3. The erucic acid content shall not exceed 0,4 % of the total fat content.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/828 of 14 March 2019 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127 with regard to vitamin D requirements for infant formula and erucic acid requirements for infant formula and follow-on formula (Text with EEA relevance).

5.4. Linoleic acid U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
120 mg/100 kJ	300 mg/100 kJ
(500 mg/100 kcal)	(1 200 mg/100 kcal)

5.5. Alpha-linolenic acid U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
12 mg/100 kJ	24 mg/100 kJ
(50 mg/100 kcal)	(100 mg/100 kcal)

5.6. Docosahexaenoic acid U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
4,8 mg/100 kJ	12 mg/100 kJ
(20 mg/100 kcal)	(50 mg/100 kcal)

5.7. Other long-chain (20 and 22 carbon atoms) polyunsaturated fatty acids may be added. In that case the content of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids shall not exceed 2 % of the total fat content for n-6 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (1 % of the total fat content for arachidonic acid (20:4 n-6)). U.K.

The eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5 n-3) content shall not exceed that of docosahexaenoic (22:6 n-3) acid content.

6. PHOSPHOLIPIDS U.K.

The amount of phospholipids in infant formula shall not be greater than 2 g/l.

7. INOSITOL U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
0,96 mg/100 kJ	9,6 mg/100 kJ
(4 mg/100 kcal)	(40 mg/100 kcal)

8. CARBOHYDRATES U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
2,2 g/100 kJ	3,3 g/100 kJ
(9 g/100 kcal)	(14 g/100 kcal)

8.1. Only the following carbohydrates may be used: U.K.

• lactose,

• maltose,

• sucrose,

• glucose,

• glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup,

• malto-dextrins,

• pre-cooked starch (naturally free of gluten),

• gelatinised starch (naturally free of gluten).

8.2. Lactose U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
1,1 g/100 kJ	—
(4,5 g/100 kcal)	—

Those minimum levels shall not apply to infant formula:

• in which soya protein isolates represent more than 50 % of the total protein content, or

• bearing the statement ‘lactose free’ in accordance with Article 9(2).

8.3. Sucrose U.K.

Sucrose may only be added to infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates. If added, the sucrose content shall not exceed 20 % of the total carbohydrate content.

8.4. Glucose U.K.

Glucose may only be added to infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates. If added, the glucose content shall not exceed 0,5 g/100 kJ (2 g/100 kcal).

8.5. Glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup U.K.

Glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup may be added to infant formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins or infant formula manufactured from soya protein isolates (alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins) only if its dextrose equivalent does not exceed 32. If glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup is added to these products, the glucose content resulting from glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup shall not exceed 0,2 g/100 kJ (0,84 g/100 kcal).

The maximum glucose amounts laid down in point 8.4 shall apply if glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup is added to infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates.

8.6. Pre-cooked starch and/or gelatinised starch U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
—	2 g/100 ml, and 30 % of the total carbohydrate content

9. FRUCTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND GALACTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES U.K.

Fructo-oligosaccharides and galacto-oligosaccharides may be added to infant formula. In that case their content shall not exceed: 0,8 g/100 ml in a combination of 90 % oligogalactosyl-lactose and 10 % high molecular weight oligofructosyl-saccharose.

Other combinations and maximum levels of fructo-oligosaccharides and galacto-oligosaccharides may be used, provided that their suitability for infants is demonstrated in accordance with Article 3(3).

10. MINERAL SUBSTANCES U.K.

10.1. Infant formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates U.K.

a Total phosphorus.
	Per 100 kJ		Per 100 kcal
	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
Sodium (mg)	6	14,3	25	60
Potassium (mg)	19,1	38,2	80	160
Chloride (mg)	14,3	38,2	60	160
Calcium (mg)	12	33,5	50	140
Phosphorus (mg)a	6	21,5	25	90
Magnesium (mg)	1,2	3,6	5	15
Iron (mg)	0,07	0,31	0,3	1,3
Zinc (mg)	0,12	0,24	0,5	1
Copper (μg)	14,3	24	60	100
Iodine (μg)	3,6	6,9	15	29
Selenium (μg)	0,72	2	3	8,6
Manganese (μg)	0,24	24	1	100
Molybdenum (μg)	—	3,3	—	14
Fluoride (μg)	—	24	—	100

The calcium:available phosphorus molar ratio shall not be less than 1 nor greater than 2. The amount of available phosphorus shall be calculated as 80 % of total phosphorus for infant formula manufactured from cow's milk protein, goats' milk protein or protein hydrolysates.

10.2. Infant formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins U.K.

All requirements of point 10.1 shall apply, except for those concerning iron, phosphorus and zinc, which shall be as follows:

a Total phosphorus.
	Per 100 kJ		Per 100 kcal
	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
Iron (mg)	0,11	0,48	0,45	2
Phosphorus (mg)a	7,2	24	30	100
Zinc (mg)	0,18	0,3	0,75	1,25

The calcium:available phosphorus molar ratio shall not be less than 1 nor greater than 2. The amount of available phosphorus shall be calculated as 70 % of total phosphorus for infant formula manufactured from soya protein isolates.

11. VITAMINS U.K.

a Preformed vitamin A; RE = all trans retinol equivalent.
b Preformed niacin.
c Dietary folate equivalent: 1 μg DFE = 1 μg food folate = 0,6 μg folic acid from formula.
d Based on vitamin E activity of RRR-α-tocopherol.
	Per 100 kJ		Per 100 kcal
	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
Vitamin A (μg-RE)a	16,7	27,2	70	114
[F1 Vitamin D (μg)	0,48	0,6	2	2,5]
Thiamine (μg)	9,6	72	40	300
Riboflavin (μg)	14,3	95,6	60	400
Niacin (mg)b	0,1	0,36	0,4	1,5
Pantothenic acid (mg)	0,1	0,48	0,4	2
Vitamin B6 (μg)	4,8	41,8	20	175
Biotin (μg)	0,24	1,8	1	7,5
Folate (μg-DFE)c	3,6	11,4	15	47,6
Vitamin B12 (μg)	0,02	0,12	0,1	0,5
Vitamin C (mg)	0,96	7,2	4	30
Vitamin K (μg)	0,24	6	1	25
Vitamin E (mg α-tocopherol)d	0,14	1,2	0,6	5

12. NUCLEOTIDES U.K.

The following nucleotides may be added:

a The total concentration of nucleotides shall not exceed 1,2 mg/100 kJ (5 mg/100 kcal).
	Maximuma
	(mg/100 kJ)	(mg/100 kcal)
cytidine 5′-monophosphate	0,60	2,50
uridine 5′-monophosphate	0,42	1,75
adenosine 5′-monophosphate	0,36	1,50
guanosine 5′-monophosphate	0,12	0,50
inosine 5′-monophosphate	0,24	1,00

ANNEX II U.K. COMPOSITIONAL REQUIREMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 2(2)

1. ENERGY U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
250 kJ/100 ml	293 kJ/100 ml
(60 kcal/100 ml)	(70 kcal/100 ml)

2. PROTEINS U.K.

(Protein content = nitrogen content × 6,25)

2.1. Follow-on formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins U.K.

[F2 Minimum	Maximum
0,38 g/100 kJ	0,6 g/100 kJ
(1,6 g/100 kcal)	(2,5 g/100 kcal)]

Textual Amendments

F2 Substituted by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/561 of 29 January 2018 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127 with regard to protein requirements for follow-on formula (Text with EEA relevance).

For an equal energy value, follow-on formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section A of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine and the concentration of phenylalanine and tyrosine may be added together.

2.2. Follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
0,54 g/100 kJ	0,67 g/100 kJ
(2,25 g/100 kcal)	(2,8 g/100 kcal)

Only protein isolates from soya shall be used in manufacturing this follow-on formula.

For an equal energy value, follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins, must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section A of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine and the concentration of phenylalanine and tyrosine may be added together.

2.3. Follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
0,44 g/100 kJ	0,67 g/100 kJ
(1,86 g/100 kcal)	(2,8 g/100 kcal)

2.3.1. Protein source U.K.

Demineralised sweet whey protein derived from cows' milk after enzymatic precipitation of caseins using chymosin, consisting of:

(a)

63 % caseino-glycomacropeptide free whey protein isolate with a minimum protein content of 95 % of dry matter and protein denaturation of less than 70 % and a maximum ash content of 3 %; and

(b)

37 % sweet whey protein concentrate with a minimum protein content of 87 % of dry matter and protein denaturation of less than 70 % and a maximum ash content of 3,5 %.

2.3.2. Protein processing U.K.

Two-stage hydrolysis process using a trypsin preparation with a heat-treatment step (from 3 to 10 minutes at 80 to 100 °C) between the two hydrolysis steps.

2.3.3. Indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acids U.K.

For an equal energy value, follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates must contain an available quantity of each indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein as set out in Section B of Annex III. Nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cysteine and the concentration of phenylalanine and tyrosine may be added together.

2.4. In all cases, amino acids may be added to follow-on formula solely for the purpose of improving the nutritional value of the proteins, and only in the proportions necessary for that purpose. U.K.

3. TAURINE U.K.

If added to follow-on formula, the amount of taurine shall not be greater than 2,9 mg/100 kJ (12 mg/100 kcal).

4. LIPIDS U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
1,1 g/100 kJ	1,4 g/100 kJ
(4,4 g/100 kcal)	(6,0 g/100 kcal)

4.1. The use of the following substances shall be prohibited: U.K.

• sesame seed oil,

• cotton seed oil.

4.2. The trans fatty acid content shall not exceed 3 % of the total fat content. U.K.

[F1 4.3. The erucic acid content shall not exceed 0,4 % of the total fat content.] U.K.

4.4. Linoleic acid U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
120 mg/100 kJ	300 mg/100 kJ
(500 mg/100 kcal)	(1 200 mg/100 kcal)

4.5. Alpha-linolenic acid U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
12 mg/100 kJ	24 mg/100 kJ
(50 mg/100 kcal)	(100 mg/100 kcal)

4.6. Docosahexaenoic acid U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
4,8 mg/100 kJ	12 mg/100 kJ
(20 mg/100 kcal)	(50 mg/100 kcal)

4.7. Other long-chain (20 and 22 carbon atoms) polyunsaturated fatty acids may be added. In that case the content of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids shall not exceed 2 % of the total fat content for n-6 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (1 % of the total fat content for arachidonic acid (20:4 n-6). U.K.

The eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5 n-3) content shall not exceed that of docosahexaenoic (22:6 n-3) acid content.

5. PHOSPHOLIPIDS U.K.

The amount of phospholipids in follow-on formula shall not be greater than 2 g/l.

6. CARBOHYDRATES U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
2,2 g/100 kJ	3,3 g/100 kJ
(9 g/100 kcal)	(14 g/100 kcal)

6.1. The use of ingredients containing gluten shall be prohibited. U.K.

6.2. Lactose U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
1,1 g/100 kJ	—
(4,5 g/100 kcal)	—

Those minimum levels shall not apply to follow-on formula:

• in which soya protein isolates represent more than 50 % of the total protein content, or

• bearing the statement ‘lactose free’ in accordance with Article 9(2).

6.3. Sucrose, fructose, honey U.K.

Minimum	Maximum
—	separately or as a whole: 20 % of the total carbohydrate content

Honey shall be treated to destroy spores of Clostridium botulinum.

6.4. Glucose U.K.

Glucose may only be added to follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates. If added, the glucose content shall not exceed 0,5 g/100 kJ (2 g/100 kcal).

6.5. Glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup U.K.

Glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup may be added to follow-on formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins or follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates (alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins) only if its dextrose equivalent does not exceed 32. If glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup is added to these products, the glucose content resulting from glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup shall not exceed 0,2 g/100 kJ (0,84 g/100 kcal).

The maximum glucose amounts laid down in point 6.4 shall apply if glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup is added to follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates.

7. FRUCTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND GALACTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES U.K.

Fructo-oligosaccharides and galacto-oligosaccharides may be added to follow-on formula. In that case their content shall not exceed: 0,8 g/100 ml in a combination of 90 % oligogalactosyl-lactose and 10 % high molecular weight oligofructosyl-saccharose.

Other combinations and maximum levels of fructo-oligosaccharides and galacto-oligosaccharides may be used, provided that their suitability for infants is demonstrated in accordance with Article 3(3).

8. MINERAL SUBSTANCES U.K.

8.1. Follow-on formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates U.K.

a Total phosphorus.
	Per 100 kJ		Per 100 kcal
	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
Sodium (mg)	6	14,3	25	60
Potassium (mg)	19,1	38,2	80	160
Chloride (mg)	14,3	38,2	60	160
Calcium (mg)	12	33,5	50	140
Phosphorus (mg)a	6	21,5	25	90
Magnesium (mg)	1,2	3,6	5	15
Iron (mg)	0,14	0,48	0,6	2
Zinc (mg)	0,12	0,24	0,5	1
Copper (μg)	14,3	24	60	100
Iodine (μg)	3,6	6,9	15	29
Selenium (μg)	0,72	2	3	8,6
Manganese (μg)	0,24	24	1	100
Molybdenum (μg)	—	3,3	—	14
Fluoride (μg)	—	24	—	100

The calcium:available phosphorus molar ratio shall not be less than 1 nor greater than 2. The amount of available phosphorus shall be calculated as 80 % of total phosphorus for follow-on formula manufactured from cow's milk protein, goats' milk protein or protein hydrolysates.

8.2. Follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins U.K.

All requirements of point 8.1 shall apply, except for those concerning iron, phosphorus and zinc, which shall be as follows:

a Total phosphorus.
	Per 100 kJ		Per 100 kcal
	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
Iron (mg)	0,22	0,6	0,9	2,5
Phosphorus (mg)a	7,2	24	30	100
Zinc (mg)	0,18	0,3	0,75	1,25

The calcium:available phosphorus molar ratio shall not be less than 1 nor greater than 2. The amount of available phosphorus shall be calculated as 70 % of total phosphorus for follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates.

9. VITAMINS U.K.

a Preformed vitamin A; RE = all trans retinol equivalent.
b Preformed niacin.
c Dietary folate equivalent: 1 μg DFE = 1 μg food folate = 0,6 μg folic acid from formula.
d Based on vitamin E activity of RRR-α-tocopherol.
	Per 100 kJ		Per 100 kcal
	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
Vitamin A (μg-RE)a	16,7	27,2	70	114
Vitamin D (μg)	0,48	0,72	2	3
Thiamine (μg)	9,6	72	40	300
Riboflavin (μg)	14,3	95,6	60	400
Niacin (mg)b	0,1	0,36	0,4	1,5
Pantothenic acid (mg)	0,1	0,48	0,4	2
Vitamin B6 (μg)	4,8	41,8	20	175
Biotin (μg)	0,24	1,8	1	7,5
Folate (μg-DFE)c	3,6	11,4	15	47,6
Vitamin B12 (μg)	0,02	0,12	0,1	0,5
Vitamin C (mg)	0,96	7,2	4	30
Vitamin K (μg)	0,24	6	1	25
Vitamin E (mg α-tocopherol)d	0,14	1,2	0,6	5

10. NUCLEOTIDES U.K.

The following nucleotides may be added:

a The total concentration of nucleotides shall not exceed 1,2 mg/100 kJ (5 mg/100 kcal).
	Maximuma
	(mg/100 kJ)	(mg/100 kcal)
cytidine 5′-monophosphate	0,60	2,50
uridine 5′-monophosphate	0,42	1,75
adenosine 5′-monophosphate	0,36	1,50
guanosine 5′-monophosphate	0,12	0,50
inosine 5′-monophosphate	0,24	1,00

ANNEX III U.K. INDISPENSABLE AND CONDITIONALLY INDISPENSABLE AMINO ACIDS IN BREAST MILK

For the purposes of point 2 of Annexes I and II, breast milk shall be used as reference protein as set out in Sections A and B of this Annex, respectively.

A. Infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins and infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk or goats' milk proteins U.K.

For the purposes of points 2.1 and 2.2 of Annexes I and II, the indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acids in breast milk, expressed in mg per 100 kJ and 100 kcal, are the following:

a 1 kJ = 0,239 kcal.
	Per 100 kJa	Per 100 kcal
Cysteine	9	38
Histidine	10	40
Isoleucine	22	90
Leucine	40	166
Lysine	27	113
Methionine	5	23
Phenylalanine	20	83
Threonine	18	77
Tryptophan	8	32
Tyrosine	18	76
Valine	21	88

B. Infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates U.K.

For the purposes of point 2.3 of Annexes I and II, the indispensable and conditionally indispensable amino acids in breast milk, expressed in mg per 100 kJ and 100 kcal, are the following:

a 1 kJ = 0,239 kcal.
	Per 100 kJa	Per 100 kcal
Arginine	16	69
Cysteine	6	24
Histidine	11	45
Isoleucine	17	72
Leucine	37	156
Lysine	29	122
Methionine	7	29
Phenylalanine	15	62
Threonine	19	80
Tryptophan	7	30
Tyrosine	14	59
Valine	19	80

ANNEX IV U.K. ACTIVE SUBSTANCES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 4(3)

Chemical name of the substance	Maximum residue level(mg/kg)
Cadusafos	0,006
Demeton-S-methyl/demeton-S-methyl sulfone/oxydemeton-methyl (individually or combined, expressed as demeton-S-methyl)	0,006
Ethoprophos	0,008
Fipronil (sum of fipronil and fipronil-desulfinyl, expressed as fipronil)	0,004
Propineb/propylenethiourea (sum of propineb and propylenethiourea)	0,006

ANNEX V U.K. ACTIVE SUBSTANCES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 4(4)

Chemical name of the substance (residue definition) U.K.

• Aldrin and dieldrin, expressed as dieldrin

• Disulfoton (sum of disulfoton, disulfoton sulfoxide and disulfoton sulfone expressed as disulfoton)

• Endrin

• Fensulfothion (sum of fensulfothion, its oxygen analogue and their sulfones, expressed as fensulfothion)

• Fentin, expressed as triphenyltin cation

• Haloxyfop (sum of haloxyfop, its salts and esters including conjugates, expressed as haloxyfop)

• Heptachlor and trans-heptachlor epoxide, expressed as heptachlor

• Hexachlorobenzene

• Nitrofen

• Omethoate

• Terbufos (sum of terbufos, its sulfoxide and sulfone, expressed as terbufos)

ANNEX VI U.K. NAMES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 5

PART A U.K. Name referred to in Article 5(1)

The name of infant formula and follow-on formula other than infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured entirely from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins shall be respectively [F3 “ Infant formula ” and “Follow-on formula”.]

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in Annex 6 Pt. A substituted (31.12.2020) by The Nutrition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1476), regs. 1(3), 8(6)(a)

PART B U.K. Name referred to in Article 5(2)

The name of infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured entirely from cows' milk or goats' milk proteins shall be respectively [F4 “Infant milk” and “Follow-on milk”.]

Textual Amendments

F4 Words in Annex 6 Pt. B substituted (31.12.2020) by The Nutrition (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1476), regs. 1(3), 8(6)(b)

ANNEX VII U.K. REFERENCE INTAKES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 7(7)

Nutrient	Reference intake
Vitamin A	(μg) 400
Vitamin D	(μg) 7
Vitamin E	(mg TE) 5
Vitamin K	(μg) 12
Vitamin C	(mg) 45
Thiamine	(mg) 0,5
Riboflavin	(mg) 0,7
Niacin	(mg) 7
Vitamin B6	(mg) 0,7
Folate	(μg) 125
Vitamin B12	(μg) 0,8
Pantothenic acid	(mg) 3
Biotin	(μg) 10
Calcium	(mg) 550
Phosphorus	(mg) 550
Potassium	(mg) 1 000
Sodium	(mg) 400
Chloride	(mg) 500
Iron	(mg) 8
Zinc	(mg) 5
Iodine	(μg) 80
Selenium	(μg) 20
Copper	(mg) 0,5
Magnesium	(mg) 80
Manganese	(mg) 1,2