NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 49 — 8 MAY 2015

Division 5 Labelling and packaging requirements

2.9.1—16 Representations about food as an infant formula product

A food may only be represented as an infant formula product if it complies with this Standard.

2.9.1—17 Prescribed names

The following are *prescribed names:

(a) ‘Infant formula’; and

(b) ‘Follow-on formula’.

2.9.1—18 Requirement for measuring scoop

(1) A package of infant formula product in a powdered form must contain a scoop to enable the use of the infant formula product in accordance with the directions contained in the label on the package.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to single serve sachets, or packages containing single serve sachets, of an infant formula product in a powdered form.

2.9.1—19 Requirement for warning statements and directions

(1) For the labelling provisions, the following *warning statements are required:

(a) for infant formula product in powdered form—‘Warning – follow instructions exactly. Prepare bottles and teats as directed. Do not change proportions of powder except on medical advice. Incorrect preparation can make your baby very ill’;

(b) for concentrated infant formula product—‘Warning – follow instructions exactly. Prepare bottles and teats as directed. Do not change proportions of concentrate except on medical advice. Incorrect preparation can make your baby very ill’;

(c) for ready-to-drink infant formula product—‘Warning – follow instructions exactly. Prepare bottles and teats as directed. Do not dilute or add anything to this ‘ready to drink’ formula except on medical advice. Incorrect preparation can make your baby very ill’;

(d) subject to subsection (2), a heading that states ‘Important Notice’ (or words to that effect), with under it the *warning statement—‘Breast milk is best for babies. Before you decide to use this product, consult your doctor or health worker for advice’.

Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.

(2) Paragraph (1)(d) does not apply to infant formula products for metabolic, immunological, renal, hepatic or malabsorptive conditions.

(3) For the labelling provisions, directions (in words and pictures) for the preparation and use of the infant formula product are required, which instruct that:

(a) each bottle should be prepared individually; and

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

(d) if a package contains a measuring scoop—only the enclosed scoop should be used; and

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

Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.

(4) For the labelling provisions, the required statements are ones indicating that:

(a) for infant formula—the infant formula product may be used from birth; and

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

(c) subject to subsection (5), it is recommended that infants from the age of 6 months should be offered foods in addition to the infant formula product.

Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.

(5) Paragraph (4)(c) does not apply to packages of pre-term formula.

2.9.1—20 Print size

The statements required by subsections 2.9.1—19(1) and 2.9.1—13(2) must be in a *size of type of at least:

(a) if the package of infant formula product has a net weight of more than 500 g—3 mm;

(b) if the package of infant formula product has net weight of 500 g or less—1.5 mm.

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