CODEX STAN 156-1987 Standard for Follow-up formula
1. SCOPE
This standard applies to the composition and labelling of follow-up formula.
It does not apply to foods covered by the Codex Standard for Infant Formula (CODEX STAN 72-1981).
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 Definitions
2.1.1 Follow-up formula means a food intended for use as a liquid part of the weaning diet for the infant from the 6th month on and for young children.
2.1.2 The term infant means a person of not more than 12 months of age.
2.1.3 The term young children means persons from the age of more than 12 months up to the age of three years (36 months).
2.1.4 The term calorie means a kilocalorie (kcal). 1 kilojoule (kJ) is equivalent to 0.239 calories (kcal).
2.2 Follow-up formula is a food prepared from the milk of cows or other animals and/or other constituents of animal and/or plant origin, which have been proved to be suitable for infants from the 6th month on and for young children.
2.3 Follow-up formula is a food processed by physical means only so as to prevent spoilage and contamination under all normal conditions of handling, storage and distribution.
2.4 Follow-up formula, when in liquid form, is suitable for use either directly or diluted with water before feeding, as appropriate. In powdered form it requires water for preparation. The product shall be nutritionally adequate to contribute to normal growth and development when used in accordance with its directions for use.
