In response to the most recent science, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has drafted a scientific opinion on the safety and suitability of follow-on formferrous fumarate b12 and folic acid tabletsulas for infants over six months old with aferrous gluconate folic acid protein content of approximately 1.1g/100ml (1.6g/100kcal). This is a lower level than that currently available in all follow-on milks in the UK and Ireland and a reduction from current regulations3. It is an example of the changes that have contributed to the evolution of infant and follow-on formulas over the years, lowering the protein content in an attempt to more closely mimic the composition of breast milk.
The benefits of lower-protein infant and follow-on formula and the long-term impact on health
