CAC/GL 8-1991 Guidelines for Formulated Supplementary Foods for Older Infants and Young Children
1. PURPOSE
To provide guidance on nutritional and technical aspects of the production of formulated supplementary foods for older infants and young children as defined in Section 3.1, including:
. Formulation of such foods, based on the nutritional requirements of older infants and young
children;
. Processing techniques;
. Hygienic requirements;
. Provisions for packaging;
. Provisions for labelling and instructions for use.
2. SCOPE
The provisions of these Guidelines apply to Formulated Supplementary Foods for Older Infants and Young Children as defined in Section 3.1 below.
3. DESCRIPTION
3.1 Formulated Supplementary Foods for Older Infants and Young Children means foods suitable for use during the infant's weaning period and for feeding young children as a supplement to breastmilk or breastmilk substitutes or other food available in the country where the product is sold. They are not suitable for use for infants before the beginning of the weaning period. These foods provide those nutrients which either are lacking or are
present in insufficient quantities in the basic staple foods.
