The Government's new requirements on nutrition labelling for follow-up formula and prepackaged food for infants and young children took effect today.
The amendment regulation mandates the labelling of energy value and contents of 25 nutrients for follow-up formula.
For prepackaged food for infants and young children, the labelling of energy value and contents of protein, fat, carbohydrates and sodium, as well as vitamins A and D, will be required.
The new law is to protect the health of infants and young children, help parents make informed food choices, and encourage food manufacturers to apply sound nutrition principles in the making of formula products and foods for infants and young children.
Products with a small package size will be exempted from the nutrition labelling requirements.
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