European Baby Formula Fda
European infant formula is made for babies from birth to the beginning of solid foods between 4 6 months.
European baby formula fda. Baby formulas imported from europe and sold by nika manabat at her joeys on the go kiosk at valley fair mall in santa clara include the brands holle and hipp. A study published in the journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition reviewing 14 of the most frequently purchased european formulas concluded that the formulas did not meet fda labeling requirements and that 10 out of 14 did not have all the required nutrients. The eu separates their formulas into 2 distinct stages. But what about european baby formula.
According to the new york times buying european formula from third party sellers carries risks. The eu handles formula totally differently than the fda. Because infant formula is the primary if not only source of nutrition for many children under the age of 12 months it is the fda s responsibility to regulate its commercial production to ensure nutrients and food safety. Paul chinn the chronicle for.
The fda was notified of 6 adverse events linked to european formulas. Food and drug administration fda is responsible for the standards in food that is manufactured in the united states.