Proposal P1028 - Infant formula (Consultation paper 1 - Safety and food technology)

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is reviewing regulatory requirements for infant formula under Proposal P1028 – Infant formula. This paper is one of a series of three consultation papers which discuss the regulatory options for Standard 2.9.1 and Schedule 29. The consultation papers will inform the 1st Call for Submissions which will summarise the entirety of considerations and outline the proposed regulatory approach. Issues relating to the safety and food technology of infant formula, from manufacture of the product to preparation by caregivers, is the focus of this paper. This paper is organised into four sections: - Food additives - Contaminants - Lactic acid producing micro-organisms - Labelling for safe preparation and use This paper follows previous consultations undertaken in 2012, 2016 and 2017 in which these topics were considered.