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Monday, June 23, 2014

US FDA Issues a New Rule for Infant Formulas

"FDA Publishes Final Rule For Infant Formula"


www.foodonline.com: June 11, 2014



With FDA's new rule- Current Good Manufacturing Practices-manufacturers are now required to test for pathogens Salmonella and Cronobacter, establish quality control methods, and notify  the government when major changes to formulas have been made. Manufacturers must show that the baby products contribute to physical growth and produce evidence of acceptable nutritional content at the final product stage and at the end of its shelf life. Infant formula manufacturers are required to adhere to the rule by September 8, 2014.  

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