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of energy, protein and vitamin A

            (2) In this Standard:

               (a) energy must be calculated in accordance with section S29—2; and
               (b) protein content must be calculated in accordance with section S29—2A; and
               (c) vitamin A content must be calculated in accordance with section S29—2B.

           Division 2 Compositional requirements for infant formula and follow ‑on formula

     Note Subsection 1.5.1—3(2) provides that an infant formula product for retail sale may consist of, or have as an ingredient or a component, a novel food only if each condition specified in that subsection is met.

           2.9.1—5 General requirements

            (1) Infant formula and follow-on formula must have an energy content of no less than 2510 kJ/L and no more than 2930 kJ/L.

            (2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), infant formula and follow-on formula must not contain added fructose and/or added sucrose.

            (3) Infant formula and follow-on formula manufactured from partially hydrolysed protein may contain added fructose and/or added sucrose, provided that:

                (a) the fructose and/or sucrose is added to the formula to provide a source of carbohydrate; and
               (b) the sum of the fructose and/or sucrose in the formula does not exceed 20% of available carbohydrates in the formula.
            (4) Subsection (2) does not apply to added fructose and/or added sucrose that is present in infant formula and follow-on formula as a result of:
               (a) the addition of inulin-type fructans to the infant formula or follow-on formula in accordance with this Standard; and/or
               (b) the use of a substance as a processing aid in accordance with this Code in the manufacture of the infant formula or follow-on formula.

 (5) The fluoride content of infant formula and follow-on formula must not exceed:

               (a) if in a powdered or concentrated form—17 μg/100 kJ; and
               (b) if in a 'ready-to-drink' form—24 μg/100 kJ.
            (6)  The amounts in subsection (5) apply to the infant formula or follow-on formula as sold.

           2.9.1—6 Protein requirements

            (1) Infant formula and follow-on formula must be derived only from one or more of the following proteins:

                (a) cow milk;
               (b) goat milk;
               (c) sheep milk;
               (d) soy protein isolate;

               (e) a partially hydrolysed protein of one or more of the above.

            (2) Infant formula must have a protein content of:
               (a) for milk-based infant formula—no less than 0.43 g/100 kJ and no more than 0.72 g/100 kJ; and
               (b) for infant formula that is not milk-based infant formula—no less than 0.54 g/100 kJ and no more than 0.72 g/100 kJ.

            (3) Follow-on formula must have a protein content of:

               (a) for milk-based follow-on formula—no less than 0.38 g/100 kJ and no more than 0.72 g/100 kJ; and
               (b) for follow-on formula that is not milk-based follow-on formula—no less than 0.54 g/100 kJ