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the food

             For the labelling provisions, the name of the food must be stated on the front of a package of infant formula or follow-on formula.

               Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.

           2.9.1—20 Statement of protein source

            (1) For the labelling provisions, the specific animal or plant source or sources of protein in infant formula and follow-on formula must be included in the statement of the name of the food required by section 2.9.1—19.

                   Examples 'Infant formula based on cow milk'. 'Follow-on formula based on goat milk. 'Infant formula based on soy protein'.

               Note 1 Section 2.9.1—6(1) lists the permitted sources of protein for infant formula and follow-on formula.

               Note 2 The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.

            (2)  If infant formula and follow-on formula are derived solely or in part from a partially hydrolysed protein, the words 'partially hydrolysed' must be used immediately adjacent to the protein source required by subsection (1).

                   Example 'Infant formula based on partially hydrolysed cow milk'.

            (3) The statement of protein source required by subsection (1) must not use the word 'milk' as the sole descriptor of the protein source.

                   Example 'Infant formula based on milk' or 'Infant formula sourced from milk' is not permitted.
               Note See subparagraph 2.9.1—28(1)(j)(i) in relation to the use of the word 'milk' on the label separately and in addition to in a statement of protein source.

           2.9.1—21 Requirement for warning statements and directions

             Warning statements

            (1) For the labelling provisions, the following *warning statements are required for infant formula and follow-on formula:

               (a) 'Warning – follow instructions exactly. Prepare bottles and teats as directed. Incorrect preparation can make your baby very ill.'; and
               (b) a heading that states 'Important Notice' (or words to that effect), with under it the *warning statement—'Breast milk is best for babies. Before you decide to use this product, consult your doctor or health worker for advice.'.
               Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.

              Required statements on use

            (2) For the labelling provisions, the required statements for infant formula and follow‑on formula are ones indicating that:

               (a) for infant formula—the infant formula may be used from birth; and
               (b) for follow-on formula—the follow-on formula should not be used for infants aged under the age of 6 months; and
               (c) for infant formula and follow-on formula—it is recommended that infants from the age of 6 months should be offered foods in addition to the infant formula or follow-on formula.
               Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.

             Location of required statements

            (3) The statements required by paragraphs (2)(a) and (b) must appear on the front of the package of the product.

            (4) Subsection (3)