UK revises infant milk laws for goat milk formulas
The UK’s Department of Health is set to amend its regulations concerning infant milk formulations, after a consultation period. It is doing so in line with EU regulations. The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula (England) Regulations 2007 will be amended as of 28 February, and will put into place EU rule changes allowing the use of goats’ milk protein in the manufacturer of formula milks, and lower the minimum protein levels allowed in follow-on formula made from protein hydrolysates, to bring it in line with that for infant formula.
No objections were received on the draft law or analysis of the costs and benefits, but responses focused on: the importance that any new goats’ milk-based formula milks are labelled and marketed in accordance with the legislation, and concerns that parents and carers might incorrectly believe that goats’ milk-based formula milks are suitable for infants diagnosed with an allergy to cows’ milk protein.