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    Infant Formula
    USA


    This section provides the safety parameters (microbiological, contaminants, heavy metals, pesticides, veterinary residues, and food contact materials).

     

    8.1 Microbiological Standards


    Provision, Limits, Testing Methods

    Infant Formula

    i. Cronobacter spp. - None detected (testing method: refer to latest edition of the Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM))

    ii. Salmonella spp. - None detected (testing method: refer to latest edition of the Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM))

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    8.2 Contaminants and Heavy Metals


    Provision, Limits, Testing Methods

    Infant Formula

    Based on Federal Food regulations, there's no specified regulations on contaminants and heavy metals for this product category. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure Safe Practices for Food Processes. The food manufacturer review the relative risk for these materials and adopt measures to reduce risk to an acceptable level based on that assessment. [2]

    8.3 Pesticides


    Provision, Limits, Testing Methods

    Infant Formula

    Based on Federal Food regulations, there's no specified regulations on contaminants and heavy metals for this product category. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure Safe Practices for Food Processes. The food manufacturer review the relative risk for these materials and adopt measures to reduce risk to an acceptable level based on that assessment. [2]

    8.4 Veterinary Standards


    Provision, Limits, Testing Methods

    Infant Formula

    Based on Federal Food regulations, there's no specified regulations on contaminants and heavy metals for this product category. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure Safe Practices for Food Processes. The food manufacturer review the relative risk for these materials and adopt measures to reduce risk to an acceptable level based on that assessment. [2]

    8.5 Food Contact Materials

    8.6 References

    1. U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) - Sec. 106.55 Controls to prevent adulteration from microorganisms.

    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=106.55


    2. U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) - Sec. 106.40 Controls to prevent adulteration caused by ingredients, containers, and closures.

    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=106.40




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