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
N°
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
N°
-
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
N°
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
N°
290
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
GMP
Notes
59: For use as a packaging gas only.
Defined In
13.1.1.0
N°
410
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
1000 mg/kg
Notes
72: On the ready-to-eat basis.
Defined In
13.1.1.0
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
471
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
4000 mg/kg
Notes
72: On the ready-to-eat basis.
Defined In
13.1.1.0
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
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
N°
-
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
N°
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
N°
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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