New limits for vitamin D and erucic acid in infant formula and follow-on formula
(PresseBox) - On 23 May 2019, the European Commission set new maximum levels for vitamin D and erucic acid in infant formula and follow-on formula in the Delegate Regulation (EU) 2016/127. The changes will come into force on 12.06.2019 (20 days after publication).
The maximum levels of vitamin D in infant formula are included:
Per 100 kJ at least 0,48
Per 100 kcal at least 2,0
The erucic acid content shall not exceed 0,4 % of the total fat content.
Until now, the maximum content of vitamin D in infant formula has been 3
As food-borne exposure to eucaric acid may pose a long-term health risk to infants and young children, the maximum levels of erucic acid in infant formula and follow-on formula have been reduced in the Delegate Regulation (EU) 2016/127.
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Tentamus Group GmbH was founded in 2011. Tentamus is a global product and safety group with a core presence in Europe, UK, Israel, China, Japan and the USA. Accredited and licensed Tentamus Group tests, audits and consults on all products involving the human body (food&feed, pharmaceuticals&medical, agrochemicals, cosmetics, agriculture&environment and nutraceutical&supplements). Tentamus Group is represented in over 52 locations worldwide. More than 2,500 highly-trained staff members work in over 2.5 million square feet of laboratory and office spaces. For further information please visit www.tentamus.com.
Datum: 21.06.2019 - 05:34 Uhr
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