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package of infant formula or follow-on formula must differentiate that infant formula or follow-on formula from other foods by the use of text, pictures and/or colour.

                   Example The text, pictures and/or colours used on a label of infant formula must differentiate that product from, among other things, follow-on formula, a special medical purpose product for infants, or a formulated supplementary food for young children.

           2.9.1—16 Prescribed names

            (1) 'Infant formula' is the *prescribed name for infant formula.

            (2) 'Follow-on formula' is the *prescribed name for follow-on formula.

               Note Under the labelling provisions in Standard 1.2.1 and section 1.2.2—2, if a food has a prescribed name, that prescribed name must be used in the labelling of the food.

           2.9.1—17 Requirement for measuring scoop

            (1) A package of infant formula or follow-on formula in a powdered form must contain a scoop to enable the use of the formula in accordance with the directions contained in the label on the package.

            (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to single serve sachets, or packages containing single serve sachets, of formula in a powdered form.

           2.9.1—18 Storage instructions

             For the labelling provisions, the storage instructions for infant formula and follow-on formula must cover the period after the package is opened.

               Note The labelling provisions are set out in Standard 1.2.1.

           2.9.1—19 Requirement for the name of 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