Infant Formulae and Follow-on Formulae Regulations, 1998 (L.N. No. 249 of 1998)

L.N. 249 of 1998 FOOD, DRUGS AND DRINKING WATER ACT (CAP. 231) Infant Formulae and Follow-on Formulae Regulations, 1998 IN exercise of the powers conferred by section 12 of the Food, Drugs and Drinking Water Act, the Minister of Health, on the advice of the Malta Standardisation Authority, has made the following regulations: B 2087 1. ( 1) These regulations may be cited as the Infant Formulae Citation and and Follow-on Formulae Regulations, 1998. commencement (2) These regulations shall come into force on the 1st January, 1999. 2. These regulations concern compositional and labelling Applicability or requirements for infant formulae and follow-on formulae intended lhese regulations. for use by infants in good health. 3. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: Interpretation. (a) "infants" means children under the age of twelve months; (b) "young children" means children aged between one and three years; (c) "infant formulae" means foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional use by infants during the first four to six months of life and satisfying by themselves the nutritional requirements of this category of persons; ( d) "follow-on formulae" means foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional use by infants aged over four months and constituting the principal liquid element in a progressively diversified diet of this category of persons. 4. (1) No person may import, keep, manufacture, sell or saleofinfant otherwise distribute any infant formula or follow-on formula which ~~~:,:n~'!muiae. does not comply with the requirements of these regulations. B 2088 Manufacture of infant fonnulae and follow-on fonnulae. Compositional criteria. (2) No product other than infant formula may be marketed or otherwise represented as suitable for satisfying by itself the nutritional requirements of normal healthy infants during the first four to six 'months of life. 5. ( 1) Infant formulae shall be manufactured from protein sources defined in the Schedules to these regulations and other food ingredients, as the case may be, whose suitability for particular nutritional use by infants from birth has been established by generally accepted scientific data. (2) Follow-on formulae shall be manufactured from protein sources defined in the Schedules to these regulations and other food ingredients, as the case may be, whose suitability for particular nutritional use by infants aged over four months has been established by generally accepted scientific data. (3) The prohibitions and limitations on the use of food ingredients laid down in the First and Second Schedules shall be observed. 6. (1) Infant formulae must comply with the compositional criteria specified in the First Schedule. (2) Follow-on formulae must comply with the compositional criteria specified in the Second Schedule. (3) In order to make infant formulae and follow-on formulae ready for use, nothing more shall be required, as the case may be, than the addition of water. ( 4) Only the substances listed in the Third Schedule may be used in the manufacture of infant formulae and follow-on formulae in order to satisfy the requirements on: * mineral substances, * vitamins, * amino acids and other nitrogen compounds, * other substances having a particular nutritional purpose. (5) Infant formulae and follow-on formulae shall not contain any substance or microbiological agent in such quantity as to endanger the health of infants and young children. B 2089 7. (1) The name under which the products covered by Labellin~and . presentation of subparagraphs (c) and (d) of paragraph (1) of regulation 3 are sold infantfonnulaeand shall be, respectively: follow-on fonnulae. * "infant formula" and "follow-on formula". However, the name of products manufactured entirely from cows' milk proteins, shall be respectively: * "infant milk" and "follow-on milk". (2) The labelling shall bear, in addition to those provided for in the Labelling and Presentation of Foodstuffs Regulations, 1992 L.N. 65 of 1992. the following mandatory particulars in Maltese and, or English: (a) in the case of infant formulae, a statement to the effect that. the product is suitable for particular nutritional use by infants from birth when they are not breastfed; (b) in the case of infant formulae that do not contain added iron, a statement to the effect that, when the product is given to infants over the age of four months, their total iron requirements must be met from other additional sources; ( c) in the case of follow-on formulae, a statement to the effect that the product is suitable only for particular nutritional use by infants over the age of four months, that it should form only part of a diversified diet and that it is not to be used as a substitute for breast milk during the first four months of life; ( d) in the case of infant formulae and follow-on formulae, the available energy value, expressed in kJ and kcal, and the content of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, expressed in numerical form, per 100 ml of the product ready for use; ( e) in the case of infant formulae and follow-on formulae, the average quantity of each mineral substance and of each vitamin mentioned in the First and Second Schedules respectively, and where applicable, of choline, inositol, camitine and taurine, expressed in numerical form, per 100 ml of the product ready for use; (t) in the case ofinfant formulae and follow-on formulae, instructions for appropriate preparation of the product and a warning against the health hazards of inappropriate preparation. B 2090 (3) The labelling may bear: (a) the average quantity of nutrients mentioned in the Third Schedule when such declaration is not covered by the provisions of subparagraph (e) of paragraph (2) of regulation 7, expressed in numerical form, per 100 ml of the product ready for use; (b) for follow-on formulae in addition to numerical information, information on vitamins and minerals included in the Eighth Schedule, expressed as a percentage of the reference values given therein, per 100 ml of the product ready for use, provided that the quantities present are at least equal to 15 per cent of the reference values. (4) The labelling of infant formulae and follow-on formulae shall be designed to provide the necessary information about the appropriate use of the products so as not to discourage breast-feeding. The use of the terms "humanised", "matemalised", or similar terms is prohibited. The term "adapted" may only be used in conformity with paragraph (7) of this regulation and with point 1 of the Fourth Schedule. ( 5) The labelling of infant formulae shall in addition bear the following mandatory particulars, preceded by the words "Important Notice" or their equivalent: (a) a statement concerning the superiority of breast feeding; (b) a statement recommending that the product be used only on the advice ofindependent persons having qualifications in medicine, nutrition or pharmacy, or other professionals responsible for maternal and child care. ( 6) The labelling of infant formulae shall not include pictures of infants, nor shall it include other pictures or text which may idealise the use of the product. It may, however, have graphic representations for easy identification of the product and for illustrating methods of preparation. (7J The labelling may bear claims concerning the special composition of an infant formula only in the cases listed in the Fourth Schedule and in accordance with the conditions laid down therein. (8) The requirements, prohibitions and restrictions referred to in paragraphs (4), (5), (6) and (7) of regulation 7 shall also apply to: (a) the presentation of the products concerned, in particular their shape, appearance or packaging, the packaging materials used, the way in which they are arranged and the setting in which they are displayed; (b) advertising. B 2091 B 2092 FIRST SCHEDULE Essential Composition of Infant Formulae when reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer NB: The values refer to the product ready for use. 1. Energy Minimum 250 kJ/100 ml (60 kcal/100 ml) 2. Proteins Maximum 315 kJ/100 ml (75 kcal/100 ml) (Protein content = nitrogen content x 6.3 8) for cows' milk proteins. (Protein content= nitrogen content x 6.25) for Soya protein isolates and protein partial hydrolysates. The "chemical index" shall mean the lowest of the ratios between the quantity of each essential amino acid of the test protein and the quantity of each corresponding amino acid of the reference protein. 2.1 Formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins Minimum 0.45 g/100 kJ (1.8g/100 kcal) Maximum 0.7 g/100 kJ (3 g/100 kcal) For an equal energy value, the formula must contain an available quantity of each essential and semi-essential amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein (breast milk, as defined in the Fifth Schedule); nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentration of methionine and cystine may be added together. 2.2 Formulae manufactured from protein partial hydrolysates Minimum 0.56 g/100 kJ (2.25 g/100 kcal) Maximum 0.7 g/100 kJ (3 g/100 kcal) For an equal energy value, the formula must contain an available quantity of each essential and .;emi-essential amino acid at least equal to that contained in the reference protein (breast milk, as defined in the Fifth B 2093 Schedule); nevertheless, for calculation purposes, the concentrations of methionine and cystine may be added together. The protein efficiency ratio (PER) and the net protein utilisation (NPU) must be at least equal to those of casein. The taurine content shall be equal to at least. IO µmoles/100 kJ ( 42 µmoles/ 100 kcal) and the L-camitine content shall be equal to at least 1.8 µmoles/ 100 kJ (7 .5 µmoles/100 kcal). 2.3 Formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows ' milk proteins Minimum 0.56 g/100 kJ (2.56 g/100 kcal) Maximum 0.7 g/100 kJ (3 g/100 kcal) Only soya protein isolates must be used in manufacturing these formulae. The chemical index shall be equal to at least 80% of that of the reference protein (breast milk, as defined in the Sixth Schedule). For an equal energy value, the formula niust contain an available quantity of methionine at least equal to that contained in the reference protein (breast milk, as defined in the Fifth Schedule). The L-camitine content shall be at least equal to 1.8 µmoles/100 kJ (7.5 µmoles/100 kcal). 2.4 In all cases, the addition of amino acids is permitted solely for the purpose of improving the nutritional value of the proteins, and only in the proportions necessary for that purpose. 3. Lipids Minimum 1.05g/100 kJ (4.4g/100 kcal) Maximum 1.5 g/100 kJ (6.5 g/100 kcal) 3.1 The use of the following substances is prohibited: ■ sesame seed oil, ■ cotton seed oil. B 2094 3 .2 Laurie acid Minimum Maximum 15 % of the total fat content 3.3 Myristic acid Minimum Maximum 15% of the total fat content 3.4 Linoleic acid (in the form of glycerides = linoleates) Minimum Maximum 70 mg/100 kJ 285 mg/100 kJ (300 mg/100 kcal) (1200 mg/100 kcal) 3.5 The alpha-linoleic acid content shall not be less than 12 mg/100 kJ (50 mg/ 100 kcal). The linoleic/alpha-linoleic acid ratio shall not be less than 5 nor greater than 15. 3.6 The trans fatty acid content shall not exceed 4% of the total fat content. 3. 7 The erucic acid content shall not exceed 1 % of the total fat content. 3.8 Long-chain (20 and 22 carbon atoms) polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCP) may be added. In that case their content shall not exceed: ■ 1 % of the total fat content for n-3 LCP and ■ 2% of the total fat content for n-6 LCP (1 % of the total fat content for arachidonic acid) ■ The eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5 n-3) content shall not exceed that of docosahexaenoic (22:6 n-3) acid content. 4. Carbohydrates Minimum 1.7 g/100 kJ (7 g/100 kcal) Maximum 3.4 g/100 kJ (14 g/100 kcal) 4.1 Only the following carbohydrates may be used: ■ lactose, ■ maltose, ■ sucrose, ■ maltodextrins, ■ glucose syrup or dried glucose syrup, ■ pre-cooked starch (naturally free of gluten), ■ gelatinised starch (naturally free of gluten). 4.2 Lactose Minimum 0.85 g/100 kJ (3.5 g/100 kcal) Maximum B 2095 This provision does not apply to formulae in which soya proteins represent more than 50% of the total protein content. 4.3 Sucrose Minimum Maximum 20% of the total carbohydrate content 4.4 Pre-cooked starch and/or gelatinised starch Minimum Maximum 2 g/100 ml, and 30% of the total carbohydrate content 5. Mineral substances 5.1 Formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins per 100 kJ per 100 kcal Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Sodium (mg) 5 14 20 60 Potassium (mg) 15 35 60 145 Chloride (mg) 12 29 50 125 Calcium (mg) 12 - 50 Phosphorus (mg) 6 22 25 90 Magnesium (mg) 1.2 3.6 5 15 Iron (mg)1 0.12 0.36 0.5 1.5 Zinc (mg) 0.12 0.36 0.5 1.5 Copper (µg) 4.8 19 20 80 Iodine (µg) 1.2 - 5 Selenium (µg) 2 - 0.7 - 3 1 Limit applicable to formulae with added iron. 2 Limit applicable to formulae with added selenium. B 2096 The calcium/phosphorus ratio shall not be less than 1.2 nor greater than 2.0. 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: Iron (mg) Zinc(mg~. 6. Vitamins 0.25 0.18 0.5 0.6 1 0.75 2 2.4 per 100 kJ per 100 kcal Minimum Maximum Minimum Vitamin A (µg-RE) 3 14 43 60 Vitamin D (µg) 4 0.25 0.65 1 Thiamine (µg) 10 - 40 Riboflavin (µg) 14 - 60 Niacin (mg-NE)5 0.2 - 0.8 Pantothenic acid (µg) 70 - 300 Vitamin B6 (µg) 9 - 35 Biotin (µg) 0.4 - 1.5 Folic acid (µg) 1 - 4 Vitamin B12 (µg) 0.025 - 0.1 Vitamin C (µg) 1.9 - 8 Vitamin K (µg) 1 - 4 3 RE = all trans retinol equivalent. 4 In the form of cholecalciferol, of which IO µg = 400 i. u. of vitamin D. s NE = niacin equivalent = mg nicotinic acid + mg tryptophan/60. Maximum 180 2.5 B 2097 per 100 kJ per 100 kcal Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Vitamin E (mg a-TE)6 0.5/g of 0:5/g of pol)'- poly unsaturated unsaturated fatty acids fatty acids expressed expressed as linoleic as linoleic acid but in acid but in no case less no case than 0.1 mg less than per 100 0.1 mg per available kJ 100 available kJ 7. The following nucleotides may be added: Maximum7 (mg/100 kJ) (mg/100 kcal) Cytidine 5 '-monophosphate 0.60 2.50 Uri dine 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 6 a-TE = d-a-tocopherol equivalent. 7 The total concentration of nucleotides shall not exceed 1.2 mg/100 kJ (5 mg/100 kcal). B 2098 SECOND SCHEDULE Essential Composition of Follow-on Formulae when reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer NB: The values refer to the product ready for use. 1. Energy Minimum 250 kJ/100 ml (60 kcal/100 ml) 2. Proteins Maximum 335 kJ/100 ml (80 kcal/100 ml) (Protein content= nitrogen content x 6.38) for cows' milk proteins. (Protein content = nitrogen content x 6.25) for soya protein isolates. Minimum 0.5 g/100 kJ (2.25 g/100 kcal) Maximum 1 g/100 kJ ( 4.5 g/100 kcal) The chemical index of the proteins present shall be at least equal to 80% of that of the reference protein (casein or breast milk as defined in Schedule Six). The "chemical index" shall mean the lowest of the ratios between the quantity of each essential amino acid of the test protein and the quantity of each corresponding amino- acid of the reference protein. For follow-on formulae manufactured from soya proteins, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins, only protein isolates from soya may be used. Amino acids may be added to follow-on formulae for the purpose of improving the nutritional value of the proteins, in the proportions necessary for that purpose. For an equal energy value, these formulae must contain an available quantity of methionine at least equal to that contained in breast milk as defined in the Fifth Schedule. 3. Lipids Minimum 0.8 g/100 kJ (3 .3 g/100 kcal) Maximum 1.5 g/100 kJ (6.5 g/100 kcal) 3.1 The use of the following substances is prohibited: ■ sesame seed oil, ■ cotton seed oil. 3 .2 Laurie acid Minimum Maximum 15% of the total fat content 3.3 Myristic acid Minimum Maximum 15% of the total fat content 3.4 Linoleic acid (in the form of glycerides = linoleates) Minimum Maximum 70 mg/100 kJ (300 mg/100 kcal) this limit applies only to follow-on formulae containing vegetable oils B 2099 3.5 The trans fatty acid content shall not exceed 4% of the total fat content. 3.6 The erucic acid content shall not exceed 1 % of the total fat content. 4. Carbohydrates Minimum 1.7 g/100 kJ (7 g/100 kcal) Maximum 3.4 g/100 kJ (14 g/100 kcal) 4.1 The use of ingredients containing gluten is prohibited. 4.2 Lactose Minimum 0.45 g/100 kJ (1.8 g/100 kcal) Maximum B 2100 This provision does not apply to follow-on formulae in which soya proteins represent more than 50% of the total protein content. 4.3 Sucrose, fructose, honey Minimum Maximum separately or as a whole: 20% of the total carbohydrate content 5. Mineral substances Iron (mg) 0.25 0.5 1 2 Iodine (µg) 1.2 5 5.2 Zinc 5.2.1 Follow-on formulae manufactured entirely from cows' milk Minimum Maximum 0.12 mg/100 kJ (0.5 mg/100 kcal) 5.2.2 Follow-on formulae containing soya protein isolates, or mixed with cows' milk Minimum Maximum 0.18 mg/100 kJ (0.75 mg/100 kcal) 5.3 Other mineral substances The concentrations are at least equal to those normally found in cows' milk, reduced, where appropriate, in the same ratio as the protein concentration of the follow-on formulae to that of cows' milk. The typical composition of cows' milk is given, for guidance, in the Eighth Schedule. 5.4 The calcium/phosphorus ratio shall not exceed 2.0. B 2101 6. Vitamins per 100 kJ per 100 kcal Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Vitamin A (µg-RE) 1 14 43 60 180 Vitamin D (µg) 2 0.25 0.75 1 3 Vitamin C (µg) 1.9 - 8 Vitamin E (mg a-TE)3 0.5/g of - 0.5/g of poly- poly unsaturated unsaturated fatty acids fatty acids expressed as expressed as linoleic acid linoleic acid but in no but in no case less case less than 0.1 mg than 0.1 mg per 100 per 100 available kJ available kJ 7. The following nucleotides may be added: Maximum4 (mg/100 kJ) (mg/100 kcal) Cytidine 5 '-monophosphate 0.60 Uridine 5 '-monophosphate 0.42 Adenosine 5 '-monophosphate 0.36 Guanosine 5 '-monoohosohate 0.12 Inosine 5 '-monophosphate 0.24 1 RE = all trans retinol equivalent 2 In the form of cholecalciferol, of which 10 µg = 400 i.u. of vitamin D. 3 a-TE = d-a-tocopherol equivalent. 2.50 1.75 1.50 0.50 1.00 4 The total concentration of nucleotides shall not exceed 1.2 mg/100 kJ (5 mg/100 kcal). B 2102 1. Vitamins Vitamins Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin Bl VitaminB2 Niacin Vitamin B6 Folate Pantothenic acid Vitamin B12 Biotin Vitamin C THIRD SCHEDULE Nutritional Substances Vitamin formulation Retinyl acetate Retinyl palmitate Beta-carotene Retinol Vitamin D2 ( ergocalciferol) Vitamin D3 ( cholecalciferol) Thiamine hydrochloride Thiamine mononitrate Riboflavin Riboflavin-5 '-phosphate, sodium Nicotinamide Nicotinic acid Pyridoxine hydrochloride Pyridoxine-5 '-phosphate Folic acid D-pantothenate, calcium D-pantothenate, sodium Dexpanthenol Cyanocobalamin Hydroxocobalamin D-biotin L-ascorbic acid Sodium L-ascorbate Calcium L-ascorbate 6-palmityl-L-ascorbic acid (ascorbyl palmitate) Potassium ascorbate B 2103 VitaminE D-alpha tocopherol DL-alpha tocopherol D-alpha tocopherol acetate DL-alpha tocopherol acetate Vitamin K Phylloquinone (Phytomenadione) 2. Mineral substances Mineral substances Permitted salts Calcium (Ca) Calcium carbonate Calcium chloride Calcium salts of citric acid Calcium gluconate Calcium glycerophosphate Calcium lactate Calcium salts of orthophosphoric acid Calcium hydroxide Magnesium (Mg) Magnesium carbonate Magnesium chloride Magnesium oxide Magnesium salts of orthophosphoric acid Magnesium sulphate Magnesium gluconate Magnesium hydroxide Magnesium salts of citric acid Iron (Fe) Ferrous citrate Ferrous gluconate Ferrous lactate Ferrous sulphate Ferric ammonium citrate Ferrous fumarate Ferric diphosphate (Ferric pyrophosphate) Copper (Cu) Cupric citrate Cupric gluconate Cupric sulphate Cupric-lysine complex Cupric carbonate Iodine (I) Potassium iodide Sodium iodide Potassium iodate B 2104 Zinc (Zn) Zinc acetate Zinc chloride Zi~c lactate Zinc sulphate Zinc citrate Zinc gluconate Zinc oxide Manganese (Mn) Manganese carbonate Manganese chloride Manganese citrate Manganese sulphate Manganese gluconate Sodium (Na) Sodium bicarbonate Sodium chloride Sodium citrate Sodium gluconate Sodium carbonate Sodium lactate Sodium salts of orthophosphoric acid Sodium hydroxide Potassium (K) Potassium bicarbonate Potassium carbonate Potassium chloride Potassium salts of citric acid Potassium gluconate Potassium lactate Potassium salts of orthophosphoric acid Potassium hydroxide Selenium (Se) Sodium selenate Sodium selenite 3. Amino acids and other nitrogen compounds L-arginine and its hydrochloride L-cystine and its hydrochloride L-histidine and its hydrochloride L-isoleucine and its hydrochloride L-leucine and its hydrochloride L-cystine and its hydrochloride L-methionine L-phenylalanine L-threonine L-tryptophan L-tyrosine L-valine L-camitine and its hydrochloride Taurine Cytidine 5'-monophosphate and its sodium salt Uridine 5'-monophosphate and its sodium salt Adenosine 5 '-monophosphate and its sodium salt Guanosine 5 '-monophosphate and its sodium salt Inosine 5'-monophosphate and its sodium salt 4. Others Choline Choline chloride Choline citrate Choline bitartrate Inositol B 2105 B 2106 FOURTH SCHEDULE Compositional Criteria for Infant Formulae, warranting a corresponding claim Claim related to: 1. Adapted protein 2. Low sodium 3. Sucrose free 4. Lactose only 5. Lactose free 6. Iron enriched 7. Reduction of risk to allergy to milk proteins. This claim may include terms referring to reduced allergen or reduced antigen properties. Conditions warranting the claim The protein content is lower than 0.6 g/100 kJ (2.5 g/100 kcal) and the whey protein/casein ratio is not less than 1.0. The sodium content is lower than 9 mg/100 kJ (39 mg/100 kcal). No sucrose is present. Lactose is the only carbohydrate present. No lactose is present. Iron is added. (a) The formulae shall satisfy the provisions laid down in paragraph 2.2 of the First Schedule and the amount of immunoreactive protein measured with methods generally acceptable as appropriate shall be less than 1 % of nitrogen containing substances in the formulae; (b) The label shall indicate that the protein must not be consumed by infants allergic to the intact proteins from which it is made unless generally accepted clinical tests provide proof of the formulae's tolerance in more than 90% of infants (confidence interval 95%) hypersensitive to proteins from which the hydrolysate is made; ( c) The formulae administered orally should not induce sensitisation, in animals, to the intact proteins from which the formulae are derived; ( d) Objective and scientifically verified data as proof to the claimed properties must be available. B 2107 FIFTH SCHEDULE Essential and Semi-Essential Amino Acids in Breast Milk For the purpose of this report, the essential and semi-essential amino acids in breast milk, expressed in mg per 100 kJ and 100 kcal, are the following: Per 100 k.P Per 100 kcal Arginine 16 69 Cystine 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 1 1 kJ = 0.239 kcal. B 2108 SIXTH SCHEDULE Amino Acid Composition of Casein and Breast Milk Protein The amino acid composition of casein and breast milk protein (g/100 g of protein): Casein1 Breast milk1 Arginine 3.7 3.8 Cystine 0.3 1.3 Histidine 2.9 2.5 Isoleucine 5.4 4.0 Leucine 9.5 8.5 Lysine 8.1 6.7 Methionine 2.8 1.6 Phenylalanine 5.2 3.4 Threonine 4.7 4.4 Tryptophan 1.6 1.7 Tyrosine 5.8 3.2 Valine 6.7 4.5 1Amino acid content of foods and biological data on protein. FAO Nutritional Studies, No. 24, Rome 1970, items 375 and 383. B 2109 SEVENTH SCHEDULE The Mineral Elements in Cows' Milk As a reference, the contents of mineral elements in cows' milk expressed per 100 g of solids-non-fat and per g of proteins are the following: Sodium (mg) Potassium (mg) Chloride (mg) Calcium (mg) Phosphorus (mg) Magnesium (mg) Copper (µg) Iodine 1 SNF : 'solids-non-fats'. Per 100 g SNF1 Per g of proteins 550 1680 1050 1350 1070 135 225 NS2 15 43 28 35 28 3.5 6 NS 2 NS : non-specified, varies widely according to season and stock farming conditions. B 2110 EIGHTH SCHEDULE Reference Values for Nutrition Labelling for Foods intended for Infants and Young Children Nutrient Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin C Thiamine Riboflavin Niacin equivalents Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Calcium Iron Zinc Iodine Selenium Copper Labelling Reference Value 400 µg 10 µg 25 mg 0.5 mg 0.8mg 9mg 0.7mg 100 µg 0.7 µg 400mg 6mg 4mg 70 µg 10 µg 0.4mg lppubblikat mid-Dipartiment ta' 1-Infonnazzjoni -3, Pjazza Kastilja-Published by the Department of Information -3, Castille Place Mitbugh fl-Istamperija tal-Gvern - Printed at the Government Printing Press Prezz 48c - Price 48c