Infant formulae (13.1.1.0)

Description

A human milk substitute for infants (aged no more than 12 months) that is specifically formulated to provide the sole source of nutrition during the first months of life up to the introduction of appropriate complementary feeding. Product is in a liquid form, either as a ready-to-eat product, or is reconstituted from a powder. Products, other than those under food category 13.1.3, may be, hydrolyzed protein and/or amino acid-based, or milk-based.

This page provides information on the food additive provisions that are acceptable for use in foods conforming to the food category.

This food category is listed in the Annex to Table 3. Unless specifically indicated below, food additive provisions implied by Table 3 do not automatically apply to this category.

GSFA Provisions for Food Category 13.1.1.0

INS No

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

Notes

Defined In

1414

5000 mg/L

150: For use in soy-based formula only.

284: Singly or in combination: INS 1412, 1413, 1414 and 1440 in products conforming to the Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981).

292: Except for use in hydrolyzed protein and/or amino acid-based formula at 25 000 mg/kg.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

1414

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

5000 mg/L

Notes

150: For use in soy-based formula only.

284: Singly or in combination: INS 1412, 1413, 1414 and 1440 in products conforming to the Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981).

292: Except for use in hydrolyzed protein and/or amino acid-based formula at 25 000 mg/kg.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

-

10 mg/kg

187: Ascorbyl palmitate (INS 304) only.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

10 mg/kg

Notes

187: Ascorbyl palmitate (INS 304) only.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

526

2000 mg/kg

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

526

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

290

GMP

59: For use as a packaging gas only.

13.1.1.0

290

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

59: For use as a packaging gas only.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

410

1000 mg/kg

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

410

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

407

300 mg/kg

378: For oils and fats for deep frying.

381: As consumed.

13.1.1.0

407

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

300 mg/kg

Notes

378: For oils and fats for deep frying.

381: As consumed.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

330

GMP

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

330

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

1412

5000 mg/kg

150: For use in soy-based formula only.

284: Singly or in combination: INS 1412, 1413, 1414 and 1440 in products conforming to the Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981).

292: Except for use in hydrolyzed protein and/or amino acid-based formula at 25 000 mg/kg.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

1412

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

5000 mg/kg

Notes

150: For use in soy-based formula only.

284: Singly or in combination: INS 1412, 1413, 1414 and 1440 in products conforming to the Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981).

292: Except for use in hydrolyzed protein and/or amino acid-based formula at 25 000 mg/kg.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

412

1000 mg/kg

14: For use in hydrolyzed protein liquid formula only.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

412

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

14: For use in hydrolyzed protein liquid formula only.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

1440

5000 mg/kg

150: For use in soy-based formula only.

284: Singly or in combination: INS 1412, 1413, 1414 and 1440 in products conforming to the Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981).

292: Except for use in hydrolyzed protein and/or amino acid-based formula at 25 000 mg/kg.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

1440

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

5000 mg/kg

Notes

150: For use in soy-based formula only.

284: Singly or in combination: INS 1412, 1413, 1414 and 1440 in products conforming to the Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981).

292: Except for use in hydrolyzed protein and/or amino acid-based formula at 25 000 mg/kg.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

270

GMP

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

83: L(+)-form only.

13.1.1.0

270

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

83: L(+)-form only.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

322(i)

5000 mg/kg

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

322(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

5000 mg/kg

Notes

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

471

4000 mg/kg

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

471

Max Level

4000 mg/kg

Notes

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

941

GMP

59: For use as a packaging gas only.

13.1.1.0

941

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

59: For use as a packaging gas only.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

1413

5000 mg/kg

150: For use in soy-based formula only.

284: Singly or in combination: INS 1412, 1413, 1414 and 1440 in products conforming to the Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981).

292: Except for use in hydrolyzed protein and/or amino acid-based formula at 25 000 mg/kg.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

1413

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

5000 mg/kg

Notes

150: For use in soy-based formula only.

284: Singly or in combination: INS 1412, 1413, 1414 and 1440 in products conforming to the Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981).

292: Except for use in hydrolyzed protein and/or amino acid-based formula at 25 000 mg/kg.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

501(i)

2000 mg/kg

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

501(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

332(i)

GMP

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

332(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

501(ii)

2000 mg/kg

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

501(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

525

2000 mg/kg

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

525

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

500(i)

2000 mg/kg

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

500(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

331(i)

GMP

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

331(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

500(ii)

2000 mg/kg

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

500(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

524

2000 mg/kg

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

524

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

-

10 mg/kg

416: Tocopherol concentrate, mixed (INS 307b) only.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

10 mg/kg

Notes

416: Tocopherol concentrate, mixed (INS 307b) only.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

332(ii)

GMP

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

332(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

331(iii)

GMP

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

13.1.1.0

331(iii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

55: Within the limits for sodium, calcium, and potassium specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Dietary Purposes Intended for Infants (CODEX STAN 72-1981): singly or in combination with other sodium, calcium, and/or potassium salts.

72: On the ready-to-eat basis.

Defined In

13.1.1.0

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