New Zealand Gazette – 2002 – No. 68

Page 1827

✨ Infant Formula Regulations



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(2) The label on a package of infant formula product must include directions for the
preparation and use of the infant formula product which include words and pictures
instructing -

(a) that each bottle should be prepared individually; and

(b) that if a bottle of made up formula is to be stored prior to use, it must be
refrigerated and used within 24 hours; and

(c) that potable, previously boiled water should be used; and

(d) where a package contains a measuring scoop, that only the enclosed scoop
should be used; and

(e) that formula left in the bottle after a feed must be discarded.

(3) Subject to subclause (4), the label on a package of infant formula product must
contain the following warning statement -

‘Breast milk is best for babies. Before you decide to use this product, consult your
doctor or health worker for advice.’;

under a heading that states -

‘Important Notice’ or any word or words having the same or similar effect.

(4) Subclause (3) does not apply to infant formula products for metabolic,
immunological, renal, hepatic or malabsorptive conditions.

(5) The label on a package of an infant formula product must contain statements
indicating that -

(a) the infant formula product may be used from birth, in the case of infant
formula; and

(b) the infant formula product should not be used for infants aged under 6
months in the case of follow-on formula; and

(c) except in the case of packages of pre-term formula, it is recommended that
infants over the age of 6 months should be offered foods in addition to the
infant formula product.

15 Print and package size

(1) Where an infant formula product is in a package having a net weight of more than
500g, the statements required by subclauses 14(1), (3) and 26(1) must be in size of type of no
less than 3 mm.

(2) Where an infant formula product is in a package having a net weight of 500 g or less
the statements required by subclauses 14(1), (3) and 26(1) must be in size of type of no less
than 1.5 mm.\n
16 Declaration of nutrition information

(1) The label on a ‘ready to drink’ infant formula product must include a statement,
which may be in the form of a table, that contains the following information –



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🏥 Variation of Food Standards for Infant Formula Products (continued from previous page)

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Food Standards, Infant Formula, Nutritional Requirements, Choline, Inositol, Taurine, L-carnitine, Nucleotides, Lactic Acid Cultures, Aluminium Limits, Labeling, Packaging, Warnings, Directions