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of16February1996
onprocessedcereal-basedfoodsandbabyfoodsforinfantsandyoungchildren
(TextwithEEArelevance)
(OJ L 49, 28.2.1996, p. 17)
Amended by:
Official Journal
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►M2Commission Directive 1999/39/EC of 6 May 1999 L 124 8 18.5.1999
►M3Commission Directive 2003/13/EC of 10 February 2003 L 41 33 14.2.2003
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COMMISSIONDIRECTIVE96/5/EC
of16February1996
on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and
youngchildren
(TextwithEEArelevance)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 89/398/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to foodstuffsintended for particular nutritional uses(
1), and in particular Article 4
thereof,
Whereas the Community measures envisaged by this Directive do not
exceed what is necessary for the attainment of the objectives already
provided for by Directive 89/398/EEC;
Whereas processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and
young children are used as part of a diversified diet and do not consti-tute the sole source of nourishment of infants and young children;
Whereas there is a great variety of the products in question reflecting
the widely varied diet of infants being weaned and young childrenowing to social and cultural circumstances existing in the Community;
Whereas the essential composition of the products in question must be
appropriate for the nutritional requirements of infants and young chil-
dren in good health as established by generally accepted scientific data,account being taken of the abovementioned factors;
Whereas the essential nutritional requirements for the composition of
the two broad categories of these products, namely processed cereal-based foods and baby foods should be laid down;
Whereas although, because of the nature of such products, a number of
mandatory requirements and other restrictions as to the level of vita-
mins, minerals and other nutrients should be imposed, such nutrientsmay be added voluntarily by manufacturers provided that they useexclusively the substances listed in Annex IV to this Directive;
Whereas the use of the products to which such nutrients have been
voluntarily added at levels currently observed in the Community do
not appear to result in excessive intakes of those nutrients by infants
and young children; whereas attention will be paid to any future devel-opments of the situation, and if necessary, appropriate measures will betaken;
Whereas the provisions relating to the use of additives in the manufac-
ture of processed cereal-based foods and baby foods will be laid down
in a Council Directive;
Whereas the use of novel food ingredients will be dealt with horizon-
tally for all foodstuffs in a separate measure;
Whereas this Directive reflects current knowledge about these products;
whereas any amendment, to allow for innovation based on scientificand technical progress, will be decided by the procedure laid down inArticle 13 of Directive 89/398/EEC;
Whereas, in view of the persons for whom the products are intended,
the necessary microbiological criteria and maximum levels for
contaminants should be laid down without delay;
Whereas pursuant to Article 7 of Directive 89/398/EEC the products
covered by this Directive are subject to the general rules laid down byCouncil Directive 79/112/EEC of 18 December 1978 on the approxi-mation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling,1996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 2
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presentation and advertising of foodstuffs(1), as last amended by
Commission Directive 93/102/EC (2);
Whereas in this Directive the additions and exceptions to those general
rules are adopted and expanded upon, where appropriate;
Whereas, in particular, the nature and destination of the products
covered by this Directive require nutritional labelling showing theenergy value and principal nutrients they contain; whereas, on the otherhand, the method of use should be specified in accordance with point 8
of Article 3 (1) and Article 10 of Directive 79/112/EEC, in order to
prevent inappropriate uses liable to harm the health of infants;
Whereas, whilst claims not specifically prohibited may generally be
made for the products in question in conformity with the rules applic-
able for all foodstuffs, such claims should, where appropriate, take intoaccount the compositional criteria specified in this Directive;
Whereas the Scientific Committee for Food has, in accordance with
Article 4 of Directive 89/398/EEC, been consulted on the provisionsliable to affect public health;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance
with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Foodstuffs,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
1. This Directive is a ‘specific Directive’ within the meaning of
Article 4 of Directive 89/398/EEC.
2. This Directive covers foodstuffs for particular nutritional use
fulfilling the particular requirements of infants and young children in
good health in the Community and are intended for use by infantswhile they are being weaned, and by young children as a supplementto their diet and/or for their progressive adaptation to ordinary food.They comprise:
(a) ‘Processed cereal-based foods’ which are divided into the following
four categories:
(i) simple cereals which are or have to be reconstituted with milk
or other appropriate nutritious liquids;
(ii) cereals with an added high protein food which are or have to
be reconstituted withwater or oth er protein-free liquid;
(iii) pastas which are to be used after cooking in boiling water or
other appropriate liquids;
(iv) rusks and biscuits which are to be used either directly or, after
pulverization, with the addition of water, milk or other suitableliquids.
(b) ‘Baby foods’ other than processed cereal-based foods.
3. This Directive does not apply to milks intended for young chil-
dren.
4. For the purpose of this Directive:
— ‘infants’ shall mean children under the age of twelve months,
— ‘young children’ shall mean children aged between 1 and 3 years,
— ‘pesticide residue’ shall mean the residue in processed cereal-based
foods and baby foods of a plant protection product, as defined inpoint 1 of Article 2 of Council Directive 91/414/EEC (
3), including
its metabolites and products resulting from its degradation or reac-tion,1996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 3
(1) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1.
(2) OJ No L 291, 25. 11. 1993, p. 14.
(3) OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.▼M2
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Article 2
Member States shall ensure that the products referred to in Article 1
are marketed within the Community only if they conform to the rules
laid down in this Directive.
Article 3
Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods shall be manufactured
from ingredients whose suitability for particular nutritional use byinfants and young children has been established by generally acceptedscientific data.
Article 4
1. Processed cereal-based foods shall comply with the compositional
criteria specified in Annex I.
2. Baby foods which are described in Annex II shall comply with
the compositional criteria specified therein.
Article 5
Only the nutritional substances listed in Annex IV may be added in the
manufacture of processed cereal-based foods and baby foods. Within12 months of the entry into force of this Directive maximum levels,in addition to those already stipulated, shall be laid down where neces-sary.
The purity criteria for those substances shall be laid down at a later
stage.
Article 6
1. Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods shall not contain
any substance in such quantity as to endanger the health of infantsand young children. Necessary maximum levels for substances other
than those referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be established
without delay.
2. Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods shall not contain
residues of individual pesticides at levels exceeding 0,01 mg/kg, except
for those substances for which specific levels have been set in Annex
VII, in which case these specific levels shall apply.
The above levels apply to processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
as proposed ready for consumption or as reconstitued according to the
instructions of the manufacturer.
Analytical methods for determining the levels of pesticide residues
shall be generally acceptable standardised methods.
3. (a) Those pesticides listed in Annex VIII shall not be used in agri-
cultural products intended for the production of processedcereal-based foods and baby foods. However, for the purpose
of control:
(i) pesticides listed in Table 1 of Annex VIII are considered not
to have been used if their residues do not exceed a level of0,003 mg/kg. This level which is considered to be the limitof quantification of the analytical methods shall be keptunder regular review in the light of technical progress;
(ii) pesticides listed in Table 2 of Annex VIII are considered not
to have been used if their residues do not exceed a level of0,003 mg/kg. This level shall be kept under regular reviewin the light of data on environmental contamination.1996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 4
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The levels referred to in (i) and (ii) shall apply to the products
as proposed ready for consumption or as reconstituted accordingto the instructions of the manufacturers.
(b) For pesticides listed in Annex VII, where a decision concerning
the non-inclusion of an active substance in Annex I to Directive
91/414/EEC is taken, Annex VII and Annex VIII to this Direc-
tive shall be amended accordingly.
4. Microbiological criteria shall be established as necessary;
Article 7
1. The labelling of the products concerned shall bear in addition to
the particulars provided for in Article 3 of Directive 79/112/EEC, thefollowing mandatory particulars:
(a) A statement as to the appropriate age from which the product may
be used, regard being had to its composition, texture or other parti-cular properties. The stated age shall not be less than four monthsfor any product. Products recommended for use from the age of
four months may indicate that they are suitable from that age
unless independent persons having qualifications in medicine, nutri-tion or pharmacy, or other professionals responsible for maternaland child care, advise otherwise.
(b) Information as to the presence or absence of gluten if the indicated
age from which the product may be used is below six months.
(c) The available energy value expressed in kJ and kcal, and the
protein, carbohydrate and lipid content, expressed in numericalform, per 100 g or 100 ml of the product as sold and, where appro-priate, per specified quantity of the product as proposed for
consumption;
(d) The average quantity of each mineral substance and of each
vitamin governed by a specific level in Annex I and Annex II
respectively, expressed in numerical form, per 100 g or 100 ml ofthe product as sold and, where appropriate, per specified quantityof the product as proposed for consumption;
(e) Instructions for appropriate preparation, when necessary, and a
statement as to the importance of following those instructions.
2. The labelling may bear:
(a) the average quantity of the nutrients set out in Annex IV when such
declaration is not covered by the provisions of point (d) of para-graph1, expressed in numerical form, per 100 g or 100 ml of th e
product as sold and, where appropriate, per specified quantity of
the product as proposed for consumption;
(b) in addition to numerical information, information on vitamins and
minerals shown in Annex V, expressed as a percentage of the refer-ence values given therein, per 100 g or 100 ml of the product assold, and where appropriate, per specified quantity of the productas proposed for consumption, provided that the quantities presentare at least equal to 15 % of the reference values.
Article 8
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and admin-
istrative provisions necessary to comply withth is Directive by 30September 1997. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
Those laws, regulations and administrative provisions shall be applied
in sucha way as to:
— permit trade in products complying withth is Directive, by 1
October 1997,
— prohibit trade in products which do not comply with this Directive,
witheffect from 31 March1999.1996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 5
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When Member States adopt these provisions, these shall contain a
reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such referenceat the time of their official publication. The procedure for such refer-
ence shall be adopted by Member States.
Article 9
This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its
publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities .
Article 10
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.1996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 6
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ANNEX I
ESSENTIAL COMPOSITION OF PROCESSEDCEREAL-BASED
FOODSFORINFANTSANDYOUNGCHILDREN
The requirements concerning nutrients refer to the products ready for use
marketed as suchor reconstituted as instructed by th e manufacturer.
1.Cerealcontent
Processed cereal-based foods are prepared primarily from one or more
milled cereals and/or starchy root products.
The amount of cereal and/or starchy root shall not be less than 25 % of
the final mixture on a dry weight for weight basis.
2.Protein
2.1. For products mentioned in points (a) (ii) and (a) (iv) of Article 1 (2), the
protein content shall not exceed 1,3 g/100 kJ (5,5 g/100 kcal).
2.2. For products mentioned in point (a) (ii) of Article 1 (2), the added protein
shall not be less than 0,48 g/100 kJ (2 g/100 kcal).
2.3. For biscuits mentioned in point (a) (iv) of Article 1 (2), made withth e
addition of a high protein food, and presented as such, the added protein
shall not be less than 0,36 g/100 kJ (1,5/100 kcal).
2.4. The chemical index of the added protein shall be equal to at least 80 %
of that of the reference protein (casein as defined in Annex III), or the
protein energy ratio (PER) of the protein in the mixture shall be equal
to at least 70 % of that of the reference protein. In all cases, the addition
of amino acids is permitted solely for the purpose of improving the nutri-
tional value of the protein mixture, and only in the proportions necessary
for that purpose.
3.Carbohydrates
3.1. If sucrose, fructose, glucose, glucose syrups or honey are added to
products mentioned in points (a) (i) and (a) (iv) of Article 1 (2):
— the amount of added carbohydrates from these sources shall not
exceed 1,8 g/100 kJ (7,5 g/100 kcal),
— the amount of added fructose shall not exceed 0,9 g/100 kJ (3,75 g/
100 kcal).
3.2. If sucrose, fructose, glucose syrups or honey are added to products
mentioned in point (a) (ii) of Article 1 (2),
— the amount of added carbohydrates from these sources shall not
exceed 1,2 g/100 kJ (5 g/100 kcal),
— the amount of added fructose shall not exceed 0,6 g/100 kJ (2,5 g/100
kcal).
4.Lipids
4.1. For products mentioned in points (a) (i) and (a) (iv) of Article 1 (2) the
lipid content shall not exceed 0,8 g/100 kJ (3,3 g/100 kcal).
4.2. For products mentioned in point (a) (ii) of Article 1 (2), the lipid content
shall not exceed 1,1 g/100 kJ (4,5 g/100 kcal). If the lipid content
exceeds 0,8 g/100 kJ (3,3 g/100 kcal):
a) the amount of lauric acid shall not exceed 15 % of the total lipid
content;
b) the amount of myristic acid shall not exceed 15 % of the total lipid
content;
c) the amount of linoleic acid (in the form of glycerides = linoleates)
shall not be less than 70 mg/100 kJ (300 mg/100 kcal) and shall not
exceed 285 mg/100 kJ (1 200 mg/100 kcal).
5.Minerals
5.1.Sodium
— sodium salts may only be added to processed cereal-based foods for
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— the sodium content of processed cereal-based foods shall not exceed
25 mg/100 kJ (100 mg/100 kcal).
5.2.Calcium
5.2.1. For products mentioned in point (a) (ii) of Article 1 (2), the amount of
calcium shall not be less than 20 mg/100 kJ (80 mg/100 kcal).
5.2.2. For products mentioned in point (a) (iv) of Article 1 (2), manufactured
with the addition of milk (milk biscuits) and presented as such, the
amount of calcium shall not be less than 12 mg/100 kJ (50 mg/100 kcal).
6.Vitamins
6.1. For processed cereal-based foods the amount of thiamin shall not be less
than 25 µg/100 kJ (100 µg/100 kcal).
6.2. For products mentioned in point (a) (ii) of Articled (SIC! Article) 1 (2):
Per 100 kJ Per 100 kcal
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Vitamin A ( µg RE) (1) 14 43 60 180
Vitamin D ( µg) (2) 0,25 0,75 1 3
(1) RE = all trans retinol equivalents
(2) In the form of cholecalciferol, of which 10 µg = 400 i.u. of vitamin D.
These limits are also applicable if vitamins A and D are added to other
processed cereal-based foods.1996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 8
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ANNEX II
ESSENTIAL COMPOSITION OF BABY FOODS FOR INFANTS AND
YOUNGCHILDREN
The requirements concerning nutrients refer to the products ready for use,
marketed as suchor reconstituted as instructed by th e manufacturer.
1.Protein
1.1. If meat, poultry, fish, offal or other traditional source of protein are the
only ingredients mentioned in the name of the product, then:
— the named meat, poultry, fish, offal or other traditional protein source,
in total, shall constitute not less than 40 % by weight of the total
product,
— each named meat, poultry, fish, offal or other traditional source of
protein shall constitute not less than 25 %, by weight, of total named
protein sources,
— the total protein from the named sources shall not be less than 1,7 g/
100 kJ (7 g/100 kcal).
1.2. If meat, poultry, fish, offal or other traditional source of protein, singu-
larly or in combination, are mentioned first in the name of the product,
whether or not the product is presented as a meal, then:
— the named poultry, fish, offal or other traditional protein source, in
total, shall constitute not less than 10 % by weight of the total product,
— each named meat, poultry, fish, offal or other traditional source of
protein shall constitute not less than 25 % by weight, of total named
protein sources,
— the protein from the named sources shall not be less than 1 g/100 kJ (4
g/100 kcal).
1.3. If meat, poultry, fish, offal or other traditional source of protein, singu-
larly or in combination are mentioned, but not first, in the name of the
product, whether or not the product is presented as a meal, then:
— the named meat, poultry, fish, offal or other traditional protein source,
in total, shall constitute not less than 8 % by weight of the total
product,
— each named meat, poultry, fish, offal or other traditional source of
protein shall constitute not less than 25 %, by weight, of total named
protein sources,
— the protein from the named sources shall not be less than 0,5 g/100 kJ
(2,2 g/100 kcal),
— the total protein in the product from all sources shall not be less than
0,7 g/100 kJ (3 g/100 kcal).
1.3a. If cheese is mentioned together with other ingredients in the name of a
savoury product, whether or not the product is presented as a meal, then:
— the protein from the dairy sources shall not be less than 0,5 g/100 kJ
(2,2 g/100 kcal),
— the total protein in the product from all sources shall not be less than
0,7 g/100 kJ (3 g/100 kcal).
1.4. If the product is designated on the label as a meal, but does not mention
meat, poultry, fish, offal or other traditional source of protein in the name
of the product, then:
— the total protein in the product from all sources shall not be less than
0,7 g/100 kJ (3 g/100kcal).
1.4a. Sauces presented as an accompaniment to a meal are exempt from the
requirements of sections 1.1 to 1.4 inclusive.
1.4b. Sweet dishes that mention dairy products as the first or only ingredient in
the name shall contain not less than 2,2 g dairy protein/100 kcal. All other
sweet dishes are exempt from the requirements in 1.1 to 1.4.
1.5. The addition of amino acids is permitted solely for the purpose of
improving the nutritional value of the protein present, and only in the
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2.Carbohydrates
The quantities of total carbohydrates present in fruit and vegetable juices
and nectars, fruit-only dishes, and desserts or puddings shall not exceed:
— 10 g/100 ml for vegetable juices and drinks based on them,
— 15 g/100 ml for fruit juices and nectars and drinks based on them,— 20 g/100 g for fruit-only dishes,— 25 g/100 g for desserts and puddings,— 5 g/100 g for other non-milk-based drinks.
3.Fat
3.1. For products referred to in point 1.1 of this Annex:
If meat or cheese are the only ingredients or are mentioned first in the
name of a product, then:
— the total fat in the product from all sources should not exceed 1,4 g/
100 kJ (6 g/100 kcal).
3.2. For all other products:
the total fat in the product from all sources should not exceed 1,1 g/100 kJ
(4,5 g/100 kcal).
4.Sodium
4.1. The final sodium content in the product should be either not more than 48
mg/100 kJ (200 mg/100 kcal) or not more than 200 mg per 100 g.However if cheese is the only ingredient mentioned in the name of the
product, the final sodium content in the product should not be more than
70 mg/100 kJ (300 mg/100 kcal).
4.2. Sodium salts may not be added to products based on fruit, nor to desserts,
puddings except for technological purposes.
5.Vitamins
Vitamin C
In a fruit juice, nectar, or vegetable juice the final content of vitamin C in
the product should be either not less than 6 mg/100 kJ (25 mg/100 kcal)
or not less than 25 mg per 100 g.
Vitamin A
In vegetable juices, the final content of vitamin A in the product should
be not less than 25 µg RE/100 kJ (100 µg RE/100 kcal) (
1).
Vitamin A shall not be added to other baby foods.Vitamin DVitamin D shall not be added to baby foods.1996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 10
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ANNEX III
AMINOACIDCOMPOSITIONOFCASEIN
(g per 100 g of protein)
Arginine 3,7
Cystine 0,3
Histidine 2,9
Isoleucine 5,4
Leucine 9,5
Lysine 8,1
Methionine 2,8Phenylalanine 5,2
Threonine 4,7
Tryptophan 1,6
Tyrosine 5,8
Valine 6,71996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 11
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ANNEX IV
NUTRITIONALSUBSTANCES
1.Vitamins
Vitamin A
Retinol
Retinyl acetateRetinyl palmitatebeta carotene
Vitamin D
Vitamin D2 (= ergocalciferol)
Vitamin D3 (= cholecalciferol)
Vitamin B1
Thiamin hydrochloride
Thiamin mononitrate
Vitamin B2
Riboflavin
Riboflavin-5'-phosphte (SIC! phosphate), sodium
Niacin
Nicotinamide
Nicotinic acid
Vitamin B6
Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Pyridoxine-5-phosphatePyridoxine dipalmitate
Pantothenic Acid
D-pantothenate, calcium
D-pantothenate, sodiumDexpanthenol
Folate
Folic acid
Vitamin B12
Cyanocobalamin
Hydroxocobalamin
Biotin
D-biotin
Vitamin C
L-Ascorbic acid
Sodium L-ascorbate
Calcium L-ascorbate
6-Palmityl-L-ascorbic acid (ascorbyl palmitate)Potassium ascorbate
Vitamin K
Phylloquinone (Phytomenadione)
Vitamin E
D-alpha tocopherol
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DL-alpha tocopherol acetate
2.Aminoacids
L-arginine
and their hydrochlorides/C148/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C149/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C147/C150L-cystine
L-histidine
L-isoleucine
L-leucine
L-lysine
L-cysteine
L-methionine
L-phenylalanine
L-threonine
L-tryptophan
L-tyrosine
L-valine
3.Others
Choline
Choline chlorideCholine citrateCholine bitartrateInositolL-CarnitineL-carnitine hydrochloride
4.Saltsofmineralsandtraceelements
Calcium
Calcium carbonate
Calcium chlorideCalcium salts of citric acidCalcium gluconateCalcium glycerophosphateCalcium lactateCalcium oxideCalcium hydroxideCalcium salts of orthophosphoric acid
Magnesium
Magnesium carbonate
Magnesium chlorideMagnesium salts of citric acidMagnesium gluconateMagnesium oxideMagnesium hydroxideMagnesium salts of orthophosphoric acidMagnesium sulphateMagnesium lactateMagnesium glycerophosphate
Potassium
Potassium chloride
Potassium salts of citric acidPotassium gluconatePotassium lactatePotassium glycerophosphate
Iron
Ferrous citrate
Ferric ammonium citrateFerrous gluconateFerrous lactateFerrous sulphateFerous fumarateFerric diphosphate (Ferric pyrophosphate)Elemental iron (carbonyl + electrolytic + hydrogen-reduced)Ferric saccharateSodium ferric diphosphateFerrous carbonate1996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 13
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Copper
Copper-lysine complex
Cupric carbonate
Cupric citrate
Cupric gluconate
Cupric sulphate
Zinc
Zinc acetate
Zinc acetate
Zinc citrate
Zinc lactate
Zinc sulphate
Zinc oxide
Zinc gluconate
Manganese
Manganese carbonate
Manganese chloride
Manganese citrate
Manganese gluconate
Manganese sulphate
Manganese glycerophosphate
Iodine
Sodium iodide
Potassium iodide
Potassium iodate
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ANNEX V
REFERENCE VALUES FOR NUTRITION LABELLING FOR FOODS
INTENDEDFORINFANTSANDYOUNGCHILDREN
Nutrient Labelling reference value
Vitamin A ( µg) 400
Vitamin D ( µg) 10
Vitamin C (mg) 25
Thiamin (mg) 0,5
Riboflavin (mg) 0,8Niacin equivalents (mg) 9
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0,7
Folate ( µg) 100
Vitamin B12 ( µg) 0,7
Calcium (mg) 400
Iron (mg) 6
Zinc (mg) 4
Iodine ( µg) 70
Selenium ( µg) 10
Copper (mg) 0,41996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 15
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ANNEX VI
Maximum limits for vitamins, minerals and trace elements, if added, in
processedcereal-basedfoodsandbabyfoodsintendedforinfantsandyoung
children
The requirements concerning nutrients refer to the products ready for use,
marketed as suchor reconstituted as instructed by th e manufacturer, except for
potassium and calcium for which the requirements refer to the product as sold.
Nutrient Maximum per 100 kcal
Vitamin A ( µg RE) 180(1)
Vitamin E (mg a-TE) 3
Vitamin C (mg) 12,5/25 (2)/125 (3)
Thiamin (mg) 0,25/0,5 (4)
Riboflavin (mg) 0,4
Niacin (mg NE) 4,5
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0,35
Folic acid ( µg) 50
Vitamin B12 ( µg) 0,35
Pantothetic acid (mg) 1,5
Biotin ( µg) 10
Potassium (mg) 160
Calcium (mg) 80/180 (5)/100 (6)
Magnesium (mg) 40
Iron (mg) 3
Zinc (mg) 2
Copper ( µg) 40
Iodine ( µg) 35
Manganese (mg) 0,6
(1) In accordance withth e provisions of Annexes I and II.
(2) Limit applicable to products fortified withiron.
(3) Limit applicable to fruit-based dishes, fruit juices, nectars and vegetable juices.
(4) Limit applicable to processed cereal-based foods.
(5) Limit applicable to products mentioned in Article 1(2)(a)(i) and (ii).
(6) Limit applicable to products mentioned in Article 1(2)(a)(iv).1996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 16
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ANNEX VII
Specificmaximumresiduelevelsofpesticidesormetabolitesofpesticidesin
processedcereal-basedfoodsandbabyfoods
Chemical name of the substanceMaximum residue level
(mg/kg)
Cadusafos 0,006
Demeton-S-methyl/demeton-S-methyl sulfone/
oxydemeton-methyl (individually or combined,
expressed as demeton-S-methyl)0,006
Ethoprophos 0,008
Fipronil (sum of fipronil and fipronil-desulfinyl,
expressed as fipronil)0,004
Propineb/propylenethiourea (sum of propineb and
propylenethiourea)0,0061996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 17
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ANNEX VIII
Pesticides which shall not be used in agricultural production intended for
theproductionofprocessedcereal-basedfoodsandbabyfoods
Table 1
Chemical name of the substance (residue definition)
Disulfoton (sum of disulfoton, disulfoton sulfoxide and disulfoton sulfone
expressed as disulfoton)
Fensulfothion (sum of fensulfothion, its oxygen analogue and their sulfones,
expressed as fensulfothion)
Fentin, expressed as triphenyltin cation
Haloxyfop (sum of haloxyfop, its salts and esters including conjugates,
expressed as haloxyfop)
Heptachlor and trans-heptachlor epoxide, expressed as heptachlor
Hexachlorobenzene
NitrofenOmethoateTerbufos (sum of terbufos, its sulfoxide and sulfone, expressed as terbufos)
Table 2
Chemical name of the substance
Aldrin and dieldrin, expressed as dieldrin
Endrin1996L0005 — EN — 06.03.2003 — 003.001 — 18