Guide: As food safety issues become more and more important, the supervision and management of infant food safety by relevant national departments is also increasing. From July 1st, the “Prepackaged Special Dietary Food Label†will be officially implemented.
It is understood that special diets are foods specially processed by food manufacturers in order to meet the physiological needs of certain special populations or the nutritional needs of patients with diseases. These foods are suitable for the population, the nutrients they are rich in, or the specific content of certain ingredients. In the past, many businesses will use this to make directional propaganda, which in turn misleads consumers. The regulations to be implemented will further regulate the label market.
“Multiple DHAs†can not be printed and packaged. The packaged special package of special dietary foods will be implemented in the “Prepackaged Special Dietary Food Labelsâ€. The packaging must not carry out the necessary ingredients in the 0 to 6 months infant formula. Content claims and functional claims. This also means that slogans such as “drinking multiple DHAâ€, “DHA affinity ratio†and “whey protein rich†in the infant formula and food industry will no longer appear on the packaging.
On June 29, the reporter of Sanxiang Metropolis Daily visited a number of supermarkets and infant food stores in Changsha City and found that some of the components and functions of the infant milk powder products from 0 to 6 months were still on the shelf. Significant markings such as “67% DHAâ€, “soluble dietary fiber†and “Affinity Human Body Oil OPO†were clearly visible.
And some domestic and imported milk powder brands in maternal and child stores are also doing promotional activities. The original price of 222 yuan for a brand of 2 paragraph canned milk 900 grams price from 222 yuan per tank price reduction to 188.7 yuan, 3 paragraph milk powder price from 196 yuan per tank to 162.7 yuan. "On the one hand, when the promotion is in the middle of the year, on the other hand, the old packaging products should be sold as soon as possible." Century Jinyuan, a maternity store clerk said.
“China's national food safety standards clearly stipulate the content of essential ingredients in 0-6 months infant formula, and infant formulas must meet the requirements of the standard. Since 0-6 months old infants need comprehensive and balanced nutrition, no The essential ingredients should be claimed." The relevant person in charge said.
Special dietary label should indicate "how to eat"
As we all know, special diets are foods that have a certain "food supplement" effect. Therefore, its method of consumption and daily dose have also become matters that consumers must pay attention to.
In the new regulations to be implemented, it is explicitly required that the food label, as a special diet, should be clearly marked on the method of consumption, daily or per meal, "to guide consumers in reasonable use."
At present, in the Chinese market, a wide range of sales is for people with diabetes. In a food store for people with diabetes in Xiangya Road, there are many varieties of food for people with diabetes, such as xylitol biscuits and bitter Shaqima.
According to the owner, the store is mostly made of sugar-free or xylitol instead of white sugar. However, the reporter almost did not find the word "diabetes for people" on the packaging of these foods, which means that manufacturers and businesses have hit the "edge ball" in a certain sense, such goods are not "special meals."
In a pharmacy in Huaxia Road, the reporter saw a special dietary food clearly marked as “appropriate peopleâ€. Among them, a package indicating the suitable population is the "postoperative population" nutrient solution, clearly indicating the usage and storage method of the food. The reporter searched on the Internet for “special diet†as a key word. It was found that some product packagings were not clearly marked with food methods and measurements except for product specifications, shelf life and applicable population.
It should be noted that formulas for special medical uses, including infant formulas for special medical uses, require adjustment by the doctor or clinical dietitian depending on the individual stage of the individual or the medical condition. The method of consumption of such products should be marked as “consultation according to the doctor or clinical dietitian for daily or meal consumptionâ€. When consumers purchase special meals marked with such labels, they should first consult the doctor for specific consumption methods. It is more ideal.
The food produced before the implementation of the standard on July 1 for the demarcation line can continue to be sold during the shelf life of the food until the end of the shelf life. However, for products manufactured by the manufacturer from July 1, 2015, the packaging needs to be carried out in accordance with the new standard, and consumers should pay attention to the date of production when purchasing.
It is understood that special diets are foods specially processed by food manufacturers in order to meet the physiological needs of certain special populations or the nutritional needs of patients with diseases. These foods are suitable for the population, the nutrients they are rich in, or the specific content of certain ingredients. In the past, many businesses will use this to make directional propaganda, which in turn misleads consumers. The regulations to be implemented will further regulate the label market.
“Multiple DHAs†can not be printed and packaged. The packaged special package of special dietary foods will be implemented in the “Prepackaged Special Dietary Food Labelsâ€. The packaging must not carry out the necessary ingredients in the 0 to 6 months infant formula. Content claims and functional claims. This also means that slogans such as “drinking multiple DHAâ€, “DHA affinity ratio†and “whey protein rich†in the infant formula and food industry will no longer appear on the packaging.
On June 29, the reporter of Sanxiang Metropolis Daily visited a number of supermarkets and infant food stores in Changsha City and found that some of the components and functions of the infant milk powder products from 0 to 6 months were still on the shelf. Significant markings such as “67% DHAâ€, “soluble dietary fiber†and “Affinity Human Body Oil OPO†were clearly visible.
And some domestic and imported milk powder brands in maternal and child stores are also doing promotional activities. The original price of 222 yuan for a brand of 2 paragraph canned milk 900 grams price from 222 yuan per tank price reduction to 188.7 yuan, 3 paragraph milk powder price from 196 yuan per tank to 162.7 yuan. "On the one hand, when the promotion is in the middle of the year, on the other hand, the old packaging products should be sold as soon as possible." Century Jinyuan, a maternity store clerk said.
“China's national food safety standards clearly stipulate the content of essential ingredients in 0-6 months infant formula, and infant formulas must meet the requirements of the standard. Since 0-6 months old infants need comprehensive and balanced nutrition, no The essential ingredients should be claimed." The relevant person in charge said.
Special dietary label should indicate "how to eat"
As we all know, special diets are foods that have a certain "food supplement" effect. Therefore, its method of consumption and daily dose have also become matters that consumers must pay attention to.
In the new regulations to be implemented, it is explicitly required that the food label, as a special diet, should be clearly marked on the method of consumption, daily or per meal, "to guide consumers in reasonable use."
At present, in the Chinese market, a wide range of sales is for people with diabetes. In a food store for people with diabetes in Xiangya Road, there are many varieties of food for people with diabetes, such as xylitol biscuits and bitter Shaqima.
According to the owner, the store is mostly made of sugar-free or xylitol instead of white sugar. However, the reporter almost did not find the word "diabetes for people" on the packaging of these foods, which means that manufacturers and businesses have hit the "edge ball" in a certain sense, such goods are not "special meals."
In a pharmacy in Huaxia Road, the reporter saw a special dietary food clearly marked as “appropriate peopleâ€. Among them, a package indicating the suitable population is the "postoperative population" nutrient solution, clearly indicating the usage and storage method of the food. The reporter searched on the Internet for “special diet†as a key word. It was found that some product packagings were not clearly marked with food methods and measurements except for product specifications, shelf life and applicable population.
It should be noted that formulas for special medical uses, including infant formulas for special medical uses, require adjustment by the doctor or clinical dietitian depending on the individual stage of the individual or the medical condition. The method of consumption of such products should be marked as “consultation according to the doctor or clinical dietitian for daily or meal consumptionâ€. When consumers purchase special meals marked with such labels, they should first consult the doctor for specific consumption methods. It is more ideal.
The food produced before the implementation of the standard on July 1 for the demarcation line can continue to be sold during the shelf life of the food until the end of the shelf life. However, for products manufactured by the manufacturer from July 1, 2015, the packaging needs to be carried out in accordance with the new standard, and consumers should pay attention to the date of production when purchasing.
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