Infant Milk Food means the product prepared by spray drying of the milk of cow or buffalo or a mixture thereof. The milk may be modified by the partial removal/substitution of different milk solids; carbohydrates, such as sucrose, dextrose and dextrins/maltodextrin, maltose and lactose; salts like phosphates and citrates; vitamins A, D, E, B Group, Vitamin C and other vitamins; and minerals like iron, copper, zinc and iodine. The source of Mineral Salts and Vitamin Compounds may be used from:—
Calcium (Ca) – Calcium carbonate, Calcium chloride, Calcium citrate, Calcium phosphate monobasic, Calcium phosphate dibasic, Calcium phosphate tribasic;
Phosphorous (P) – Calcium phosphate monobasic, Calcium phosphate dibasic, Calcium phosphate tribasic, Magnesium phosphate dibasic, Potassium phosphate dibasic;
Chloride (Cl) – Calcium chloride, Choline chloride, Magnesium chloride, Manganese chloride, Sodium chloride, Sodium chloride iodized;
Iron (Fe) – Ferrous citrate, Ferrous lactate, Ferrous sulphate, Ferric pyrophosphate;
Magnesium (Mg) – Magnesium chloride, Magnesium oxide, Magnesium phosphate dibasic;
Sodium (Na) – Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium chloride, Sodium chloride iodized, Sodium citrate, Sodium phosphate monobasic;
Potassium (K) – Potassium phosphate dibasic;
Copper (Cu) – Cupric citrate, Cupric sulphate;
Iodine (I) – Potassium iodide, Sodium iodide;
Zinc (Zn) – Zinc sulphate;
Manganese (Mn) – Manganese chloride, Manganese sulphate;
Vitamin A – Retinyl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Retinyl propionate;
Provitamin A – Beta-carotene;
Vitamin D – Vitamin D2 – Ergocalciferol, Vitamin D3 – Cholecalciferol, Cholecalciferol-cholesterol;
Vitamin E – d-alpha-tocopherol, dl-alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl succinate;
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) – Thiamine chloride hydrochloride, Thiamine mononitrate;
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) – Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5′ -phosphate sodium;
Niacin – Nicotinamide, Nicotinic acid;
Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine hydrochloride;
Biotin (Vitamin H) – d-biotin;
Folacin – Folic acid;
Pantothenic acid – Calcium pantothenate, Panthenol;
Vitamin B12 – Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxycobalamin;
Vitamin K – Phytylmenaquinone;
Vitamin C – Ascorbic acid, Sodium ascorbate, Calcium ascorbate, Ascorbyl-6-palmitate;
Choline – Choline bitartrate, Choline chloride;
Inositol;
Selenium – Sodium selenite.
The product shall be free of lumps and shall be uniform in appearance. It shall be free from starch and added antioxidants. It shall also be free from dirt, extraneous matter, preservatives and added colour and flavour and from any material which is harmful to human health. It shall not have rancid taste or musty odour. It shall not contain food additives.
It shall conform to the following requirements, namely:—
Moisture, per cent by weight (not more than)= 4.5
Total milk protein, per cent by weight (not less than)= 12.0
Milk fat, per cent by weight (not less than)= 18.0
otal ash, per cent by weight (not more than)= 8.5
Ash insoluble in dilute Hydrochloric acid, per cent by weight (not more than)= 0.1
Solubility:
Solubility Index maximum= 2.0 ml
Solubility per cent by weight (not less than)= 98.5
Vitamin A (as retinol) μg. per 100 g. (not less than)= 350 μg
Added Vitamin D (expressed as Cholecalciferol or Ergocalciferol) μg per 100g. (not less than)= 4.5 μg
Vitamin C, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 35 μg
Thiamine, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =185 μg
Riboflavin, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 275 μg
Niacin, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =1160 μg
Pyridoxine μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 160 μg
Folic acid, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 20 μg
Pantothenic acid, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =1.4 mg
Vitamin B12, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 0.7 μg
Choline, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 32 mg
Vitamin K μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 18 μg
Biotin, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 7.0 μg
Sodium mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 90 mg
Potassium, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 370 mg
Chloride, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =250 mg
Calcium, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =230 mg
Phosphorous, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 115 mg
Magnesium, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 22 mg
Iron, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 5.0 mg
Iodine, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 20 μg
Copper, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 280 μg
Zinc, mg per 100 g. (not less than) and not more than =2.5 mg
Manganese, μg per 100g. (not less than)= 20 μg
Selenium, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 14 μg
Bacterial count, per g. (not more than)= 10,000
Coliform count absent in= 0.1 gram
Yeast and mould count absent in= 0.1 gram
Salmonella and Shigella absent in= 25 gram
E. coli absent in= 0.1 gram
Staphylococcus aureas absent in 0.1 gram
It shall be packed in hermetically sealed, clean and sound containers or in flexible pack made from film or combination or any of the substrate made of Board paper, polyethylene, polyester metallised film or in such a way to protect from deterioration.
It may be packed in nitrogen or a mixture of nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

Infant formula means the product prepared by spray drying of the milk of cow or buffalo or mixture thereof. The milk may be modified by partial removal/substitution of milk fat with vegetable oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or by different milk solids; carbohydrates such as sucrose , dextrose and dextrins/ maltodextrin, maltose and lactose; salts such as phosphates and citrates; vitamins A, D, E, B and C group and other vitamins; minerals such as iron, copper, zinc and iodine and others. Vegetables oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids shall be added to partially substitute milk fat to an extent that the product shall contain a minimum of 12 per cent by weight of milk fat and a minimum of linoleate content of 1.398 g per 100 g. of the product.
The products shall also contain a minimum of 0.70 I.U. of vitamin E per 100 kcal. It may contain in addition to the vitamins and minerals listed, other nutrients may be added when required in order to provide nutrients ordinarily found in human milk such as,—
Carotenes= Not less than 0.25 mg/L
Fluorine =Not less than 0.107 mg/L
Amino acids =Not less than 9 mg/L (only L forms of amino acids should be used)
Non-protein nitrogen =Not less than 173 mg/L
Nucleotides =Not less than 11.7 mg/L
Carnitine =Not less than 11.27 μg/L
Lactalbumin= Not less than 1.4 g/L
Lactoferrin= Not less than 0.27 g/L
Lysozyme =Not less than 0.8 g/L
Fucose =Not less than 1.3 g/L
Glucosamine= Not less than 0.7 g/L
Inositol =Not less than 0.39 g/L
Citric acid =Not less than 0.35 g/L
Cholesterol= Not less than 88 mg/L
Lipid Phosphorus= Not less than 7 mg/L
Prostaglandins =Not less than PGE 150 mg/L
When any of these nutrients is added, the amount of these added nutrients shall be declared on the label, which should be not less than mentioned. It may contain medium chain triglycerides, taurine, molybdenum and chromium.
The source of Mineral Salts and Vitamin Compounds may be used from:—
Calcium (Ca) – Calcium carbonate, Calcium chloride, Calcium citrate, Calcium phosphate monobasic, Calcium phosphate dibasic, Calcium phosphate tribasic;
Phosphorous (P) – Calcium phosphate monobasic, Calcium phosphate dibasic, Calcium phosphate tribasic, Magnesium phosphate dibasic, Potassium phosphate dibasic;
Chloride (Cl) – Calcium chloride, Choline chloride, Magnesium chloride, Manganese chloride, Sodium chloride, Sodium chloride iodized;
Iron (Fe) – Ferrous citrate, Ferrous lactate, Ferrous sulphate, Ferric pyrophosphate;
Magnesium (Mg) – Magnesium chloride, Magnesium oxide, Magnesium phosphate dibasic;
Sodium (Na) – Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium chloride, Sodium chloride iodized, Sodium citrate, Sodium phosphate monobasic;
Potassium (K) – Potassium phosphate dibasic;
Copper (Cu) – Cupric citrate, Cupric sulphate;
Iodine (I) – Potassium iodide, Sodium iodide;
Zinc (Zn) – Zinc sulphate;
Source of Manganese (Mn) – Manganese chloride, Manganese sulphate.
Vitamins
Vitamin A – Retinyl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Retinyl propionate;
Provitamin A – Beta-carotene;
Vitamin D – Vitamin D2 – Ergocalciferol, Vitamin D3 – Cholecalciferol, Cholecalciferol-cholesterol;
Vitamin E – d-alpha-tocopherol, dl-alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl succinate;
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) – Thiamine chloride hydrochloride, Thiamin mononitrate;
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) – Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5′ -phosphate sodium;
Niacin – Nicotinamide, Nicotinic acid;
Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine hydrochloride;
Biotin (Vitamin H) – d-biotin;
Folacin – Folic acid;
Pantothenic acid – Calcium pantothenate, Panthenol;
Vitamin B12 – Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxycobalamin;
Vitamin K – Phytylmenaquinone;
Vitamin C – Ascorbic acid, Sodium ascorbate, Calcium ascorbate, Ascorbyl-6-palmitate;
Choline – Choline bitartrate, Choline chloride;
Inositol;
Selenium – Sodium selenite.
The product shall be free of lumps and shall be uniform in appearance. It shall be free from added starch, added colour and added flavour. It shall not have rancid taste and musty odour.
It may contain food additive listed below, —

Food Additives	Maximum level in 100 ml of the ready-to-drink product
pH - adjusting agents	Limited by good manufacturing practice and within the limits for Sodium and Potassium in all types of infant formulae
Sodium hydroxide	Limited by good manufacturing practice and within the limits for Sodium and Potassium in all types of infant formulae
Sodium hydrogen carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice and within the limits for Sodium and Potassium in all types of infant formulae
Sodium carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice and within the limits for Sodium and Potassium in all types of infant formulae
Potassium Hydroxide	Limited by good manufacturing practice and within the limits for Sodium and Potassium in all types of infant formulae
Potassium hydrogen Carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice and within the limits for Sodium and Potassium in all types of infant formulae
Potassium Carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice and within the limits for Sodium and Potassium in all types of infant formulae
Calcium hydroxide	Limited by good manufacturing practice and within the limits for Sodium and Potassium in all types of infant formulae
Sodium Citrate	Limited by good formulae manufacturing practice in all types of infant formulae
Potassium Citrate	Limited by good formulae manufacturing practice in all types of infant formulae
L (+) Lactic acid producing cultures	Limited by good formulae manufacturing practice in all types of infant formulae
Citric Acid	Limited by good formulae manufacturing practice in all types of infant formulae
Antioxidants Mixed tocopherols concentrate and L-Ascorbyl palmitate	1 mg in all types of infant formulae
Mono and Diglycerides	0.4 gram

It shall conform to the following requirements namely:
Moisture, per cent by weight (not more than) 4.5
Total milk protein, per cent by weight (not less than) and
not more than 10.0 16.0
Total fat, percent by weight (not less than) 18.0
Milk Fat, percent by weight (not less than) 12.0
Linoleate per 100 gram (not less than) 1.398g
Total ash, per cent by weight (not more than) 8.5
Ash insoluble in dilute Hydrochloric acid, per cent by weight (not more than) 0.1
Solubility:
Solubility Index maximum =2.0 ml
Solubility per cent by weight (not less than) =98.5
Vitamin A (as retinol) μg. per 100 g. (not less than) =350 μg
Added Vitamin D (expressed as Cholecalciferol or Ergocalciferol) μg. per 100g. (not less than) =4.5 μg
Vitamin C, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =35 mg
Thiamine, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 185 μg
Riboflavin, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =275 μg
Niacin, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =1160 μg
Pyridoxine μg per 100 g. (not less than) =160 μg
Folic acid, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =20 μg
Pantothenic acid, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =1.4 mg
Vitamin B12, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =0.7 μg
Choline, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =32 mg
Vitamin K μg per 100 g. (not less than) =18 μg
Biotin, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =7.0 μg
Vitamin E (as a-tocopherol compounds) IU per 100g. (not less than) =3.15 IU
Sodium mg per 100 g. (not less than) =90 mg
Potassium, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =370 mg
Chloride, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =250 mg
Calcium, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =230 mg
Phosphorous, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =115 mg
Magnesium, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 22 mg
Iron, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =5.0 mg
Iodine, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =20 μg
Copper, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 280 μg
Zinc, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= and
not more than= 2.5 mg 5.0 mg
Manganese, μg per 100g. (not less than)= 20 μg
Selenium, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 14 μg
Bacterial count, per g. (not more than)= 10,000
Coliform count absent in= 0.1 gram
Yeast and mould count absent in 0.1 =gram
Salmonella and Shigella absent in= 25 gram
E. coli absent in= 0.1 gram
Staphylococcus aureas absent in 0.1 gram
Premature/Low birth weight infant milk substitutes—
Provided that the premature/low birth weight infant milk substitutes shall also meet the following requirement in addition to the requirements mentioned above:—
•Protein shall be 2.25 – 2.75 gram per 100 kcal
•Mineral contents shall not be less than 0.5 gram per 100 kcal. The Calcium: Phosphorous ratio shall be 2:1. The Sodium, Potassium and Chloride combined together shall be not less than 40 milli equivalent per Litre;
•Whey: Casein ratio shall be 60:40. Essential amino acids should include taurine, cystine, tyrosine and histidine;
Lactose free infant milk substitute
Lactose and sucrose free infant milk substitute Sucrose free infant milk substitute
Provided that the lactose free or lactose and sucrose free or sucrose free infant milk substitutes shall also meet the following requirement in addition to the requirements mentioned in the standard, provided that in these three products edible vegetable oil may be used in place of milk fat and lecithin may be used as an emulsifier:—
•Soy protein-based, lactose-free formula shall have soy-protein and carbohydrate as glucose, dextrose, dextrin/maltodextrin, maltose and/or sucrose;
•Lactose-free cow’s/buffalo’s milk-based formulas shall have carbohydrate as glucose, dextrose, dextrin/maltodextrin, maltose and sucrose.
Hypoallergenic infant milk substitutes
Provided that the Hypoallergenic infant milk substitutes shall also meet the following requirement in addition to the requirements mentioned in the standard:—
•Protein shall be hydrolyzed whey or casein or;
•100% free amino acids as a protein source;
It shall be packed in hermetically sealed, clean and sound containers or in flexible pack made from film or combination or any of the substrate made of Board paper, polyethylene, polyester metallised film or in such a way to protect from deterioration. It shall be packed in nitrogen or a mixture of nitrogen and carbon dioxide.”

(3).Milk-cereal based complementary food milk-cereal based complementary food commonly called as weaning food or supplementary food means foods based on milk, cereal and/or legumes (pulses), soyabean, millets, nuts and edible oil seeds, processed to low moisture content and so fragmented as to permit dilution with water, milk or other suitable medium.
Milk-cereal based complementary food is intended to supplement the diet of infants after the age of six months.
Milk cereal based complementary food are obtained from milk, variety of cereals, pulses, soyabean, millets, nuts and edible oil seeds after processing. It may contain edible vegetable oils, milk solid, various carbohydrates such as sucrose, dextrose, dextrins/ maltodextrin, maltose and lactose, calcium salts; phosphates and citrates and other nutritionally significant minerals and vitamins. It shall contain a minimum of 10 per cent milk protein by weight of the product. It shall also contain minimum 5 per cent milk fat by weight. It shall not contain hydrogenated fats containing trans-fatty acids. It may contain fungal alfa amylase upto a maximum extent of 0.025 percent by weight, fruits and vegetables, egg or egg products. It may also include amino acids such as lysine, methionine, taurine, carnitine etc.
The source of Vitamin Compounds and Mineral Salts may be used from,—
Calcium (Ca) – Calcium carbonate, Calcium phosphate tribasic, Calcium sulphate
Phosphorous (P) – Calcium phosphate tribasic
Chloride (Cl) – Sodium chloride
Iron (Fe) – Hydrogen reduced iron, Electrolytic iron
Magnesium (Mg) – Magnesium chloride, Magnesium oxide, Magnesium phosphate dibasic
Sodium (Na) – Sodium chloride
Zinc (Zn) – Zinc sulphate

Vitamins
Vitamin A – Retinyl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Retinyl propionate
Provitamin A – Beta-carotene
Vitamin D – Vitamin D2 -Ergocalciferol, Vitamin D3 -Cholecalciferol, Cholecalciferol-cholesterol
Vitamin E – d-alpha-tocopherol, dl-alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl succinate
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) – Thiamine chloride hydrochloride, Thiamine mononitrate
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) -Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5′ -phosphate sodium
Niacin – Nicotinamide, Nicotinic acid
Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Biotin (Vitamin H) – d-biotin
Folacin – Folic acid
Pantothenic acid – Calcium pantothenate, Panthenol
Vitamin B12 – Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxycobalamin
Vitamin K – Phytylmenaquinone
Vitamin C – Ascorbic acid, Sodium ascorbate, Calcium ascorbate, Ascorbyl-6-palmitate
Choline – Choline bitartrate, Choline chloride
Inositol
Selenium- Sodium selenite
It shall be in the form of powder, small granules or flakes, free from lumps and shall be uniform in appearance.
It shall be free from dirt and extraneous matter and free from preservatives and added colour and flavour. It shall be free from any material, which is harmful to human health.
It may contain the following additives, —

Emulsifiers	Maximum level in 100 gm of the product on a dry weight basis
Lecithin	1.5gms
Mono and Diglycerides	1.5gms
PH - adjusting agents
Sodium hydrogen carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
Sodium carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
Sodium Citrate	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
Potassium hydrogen Carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
Potassium Carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
Potassium Citrate	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
Sodium Hydroxide	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
Calcium Hydroxide	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
Potassium Hydroxide	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
L (+) Lactic Acid	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
Citric Acid	Limited by good manufacturing practice within the limit for sodium
Antioxidants
Mixed tocopherols concentrate	300 mg /kg fat, singly or in combination
∞- Tocophero	300 mg /kg fat, singly or in combination
L-Ascorbyl Palmitate	200mg / kg fa

It shall conform to the following requirements, namely:—
Moisture, per cent by weight (not more than) =5.0
Total protein, per cent by weight (not less than) =15.0
Fat, per cent by weight (not less than) =7.5
Total Carbohydrate, per cent by weight (not less than) =55.0
Total ash, per cent by weight (not more than) =5.0
Ash insoluble in dilute Hydrochloric acid, per cent by weight (not more than) =0.1
Crude fibre (on dry basis) per cent by weight (not more than) =1.0
Vitamin A (as retinol) μg per 100 g. (not less than) =350 μg
Added Vitamin D, μg per 100 g. (expressed as Cholecalciferol or Ergocalciferol (not less than)=5 μg
Vitamin C, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =25 mg
Thiamine (as hydrochloride), mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 0.5 mg
Riboflavin, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =0.3 mg
Niacin, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =3.0 mg
Folic acid μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 20 μg
Iron, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 5.0 mg
Zinc mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 2.5 mg
and not more than =5.0 mg
Bacterial count, per g. (not more than)= 10,000
Coliform count absent in= 0.1 gram
Yeast and mould count absent in 0.1= gram
Salmonella and Shigella absent in =25 gram
E. coli absent in =0.1 gram
Staphylococcus aureas absent in= 0.1 gram
It shall be packed in hermetically sealed, clean and sound containers or in flexible pack made from film or combination or any of the substrate made of Board paper, polyethylene, polyester metallised film or in sucha way to protect from deterioration.

Processed cereal based complementary food commonly called as weaning food or supplementary food means foods based on cereal and/or legumes (pulses), soyabean, millets, nuts and edible oil seeds, processed to low moisture content and so fragmented as to permit dilution with water, milk or other suitable medium.
Processed cereal based complementary food are intended to supplement the diet of infants after the age of six months and up to the age of two years.
Processed cereal based complementary food are obtained from variety of cereals, pulses, soyabean, millets, nuts and edible oil seeds after processing. It shall contain milled cereal and legumes combined not less than 75 percent. Where the product is intended to be mixed with water before consumption, the minimum content of protein shall not be less than 15% on a dry weight basis and the PER shall not be less than 70% of that of casein. The sodium content of the products shall not exceed 100 mg/100 gram of the ready-to-eat product.
Hydrogenated fats containing trans-fatty acids shall not be added to the products. It may also contain following ingredients: – protein concentrates, essential amino acids (only natural L forms of amino acids shall be used), iodized salt; milk and milk products; eggs; edible vegetable oils and fats; fruits and vegetables; various carbohydrates such as sucrose, dextrose, dextrin, maltose dextrin, lactose, honey, corn syrup; malt; potatoes.
The source of Vitamin Compounds and Mineral Salts may be used from,—
Calcium (Ca) – Calcium carbonate, Calcium phosphate tribasic, Calcium sulphate;
Phosphorous (P) – Calcium phosphate tribasic, Phosphoric acid;
Chloride (Cl) – Sodium chloride, Hydrochloric acid;
Iron (Fe) – Hydrogen reduced iron, Electrolytic iron;
Sodium (Na) – Sodium chloride;
Zinc (Zn) – Zinc acetate, Zinc chloride, Zinc oxide, Zinc sulphate

Vitamins
Vitamin A – Retinyl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Retinyl propionate;
Provitamin A – Beta-carotene;
Vitamin D – Vitamin D2 – Ergocalciferol, Vitamin D3 – Cholecalciferol, Cholecalciferol-cholesterol;
Vitamin E – d-alpha-tocopherol, dl-alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl succinate;
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) – Thiamine chloride hydrochloride, Thiamine mononitrate;
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) – Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5′ -phosphate sodium;
Niacin – Nicotinamide, Nicotinic acid;
Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine hydrochloride;
Biotin (Vitamin H) – d-biotin;
Folacin – Folic acid;
Pantothenic acid – Calcium pantothenate, Panthenol;
Vitamin B12 – Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxycobalamin;
Vitamin K – Phytylmenaquinone;
Vitamin C – Ascorbic acid, Sodium ascorbate, Calcium ascorbate, Ascorbyl-6-palmitate;
Choline – Choline bitartrate, Choline chloride
Inositol;
Selenium- Sodium selenite.
It shall be in the form of powder, small granules or flakes, free from lumps and shall be uniform in appearance.
All ingredients, including optional ingredients, shall be clean, safe, suitable and of good quality. It shall be free from preservatives, added colour and flavour.
It may contain the following food additives:—

Name of the Food Additives	Maximum Level in a 100 g of Product on a dry weight basis
Emulsifiers
Lecithin	1.5gram
Mono and Diglycerides	1.5gram
pH Adjusting Agents
Sodium hydrogen carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice and within the limits for sodium
Potassium hydrogen carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice
Calcium carbonate
L(+) lactic acid	1.5gram
Citric acid	2.5gram
Antioxidants
Mixed tocopherols concentrate Alpha-tocopherol	300 mg/kg fat, singly or in combination
L-Ascorbyl palmitate	200 mg/kg fat
L-Ascorbic acid and its sodium and potassium salts	50 mg, expressed as ascorbic acid and within limits for sodium
Enzymes
Malt carbohydrates	Limited by good manufacturing practice
Leavening Agents
Ammonium carbonate
Ammonium hydrogen carbonate	Limited by good manufacturing practice

It shall also conform to the following requirements namely:—
Moisture, per cent by weight (not more than) =4.0
Total protein, per cent by weight (not less than) =15.0
Total Carbohydrate, per cent by weight (not less than) =55.0
Total ash, per cent by weight (not more than) =5.0
Ash insoluble in dilute Hydrochloric acid, per cent by weight (not more than)= 0.1
Crude fibre (on dry basis) per cent by weight (not more than) =1.0
Vitamin A (as retinol) μg per 100 g. (not less than) =350 μg
Added Vitamin D, μg per 100 g. (expressed as Cholecalciferol or Ergocalciferol (not less than) =5 μg
Vitamin C, mg per 100 g. (not less than)=25 mg
Thiamine (as hydrochloride), mg per 100 g. =(not less than) 0.5 mg
Riboflavin, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 0.3 mg
Niacin, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =3.0 mg
Folic acid μg per 100 g. (not less than) =20.0 μg
Iron, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 5.0 mg
Zinc mg per 100 g. (not less than) =2.5 mg
and not more than =5.0 mg
Bacterial count, per g. (not more than) =10,000
Coliform count absent in =0.1 gram
Yeast and mould count absent in= 0.1 gram
Salmonella and Shigella absent in =25 gram
E. coli absent in= 0.1 gram
Staphylococcus aureas absent in =0.1 gram
It shall be packed in hermetically sealed clean and sound containers or in flexible pack made from film or combination of any or the substrate made of board paper, polyethylene, polyester, metalised film or aluminum foil in such a way to protect from deterioration.”

(5).Follow-Up Formula-Complementary Food” means the product prepared by spray drying of the milk of cow or buffalos or mixture thereof. It may contain vegetable protein. Follow-up formula based on milk shall be prepared from ingredients mentioned below except that a minimum of 3 gram per 100 available Calories (or 0.7 gram per 100 kilojoules) of protein shall be derived from whole or skimmed milk as such, or with minor modification that does not substantially impair the vitamin or mineral content of the milk and which represents a minimum of 90% of the total protein.
Follow-up formula for use as a liquid part of the complementary diet for infants after the age of six months and up to the age of two years when prepared in accordance with the instructions for use, 100 ml of the ready-for-consumption product shall provide not less than 60 kcal (or 250 kJ) and not more than 85 kcal (or 355 kJ).
Follow-up formula shall contain the following nutrients indicated below,
Protein – Not less than 3.0 gram per 100 available calories (or 0.7 gram per 100 available kilojoules). Not more than 5.5 g per 100 available calories (or 1.3 g per 100 available kilojoules).
(Protein shall be of nutritional quality equivalent to that of casein or a greater quantity of other protein in inverse proportion to its nutritional quality. The quality of the protein shall not be less than 85% of that of casein).
Essential amino acids may be added to follow-up formula to improve its nutritional value. Only L forms of amino acids shall be used.
Fat – Not less than 4 g per 100 Calories (0.93 gram per 100 available kilojoules) Not more than 6 gram per 100 calories (1.4 gram per 100 available kilojoules)
Linoleic acid (in the form of glyceride) – = Not less than 310 mg
(per 100 Calories or 74.09 mg per 100 available Kj)
The products shall contain nutritionally available carbohydrates suitable for the feeding of the older infant and young child in such quantities as to adjust the product to the energy density in accordance with the requirements given above.
It may also contain other nutrients when required to ensure that the product is suitable to form part of a mixed feeding scheme intended for use after six months of age. When any of these nutrients is added, the food shall contain not less than Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) amounts of these nutrients.
The source of Mineral Salts and Vitamin Compounds may be used from, —
Calcium (Ca)-Calcium carbonate, Calcium chloride, Calcium citrate, Calcium phosphate monobasic, Calcium phosphate dibasic, Calcium phosphate tribasic;
Phosphorous (P)- Calcium phosphate monobasic, Calcium phosphate dibasic, Calcium phosphate tribasic, Magnesium phosphate dibasic, Potassium phosphate dibasic;
Chloride (Cl)-Calcium chloride, Choline chloride, Magnesium chloride, Manganese chloride, Sodium chloride, Sodium chloride iodized;
Iron (Fe)- Ferrous citrate Ferrous lactate, Ferrous sulphate, Ferric pyrophosphate;
Magnesium (Mg)- Magnesium chloride, Magnesium oxide, Magnesium phosphate dibasic;
Sodium (Na)- Sodium bicarbonate, Sodium chloride, Sodium chloride iodized, Sodium citrate, Sodium phosphate monobasic;
Potassium (K)- Potassium phosphate dibasic;
Copper (Cu)- Cupric citrate, Cupric sulphate;
Iodine (I)-Potassium iodide, Sodium iodide;
Zinc (Zn)- Zinc sulphate;
Source of Manganese (Mn)- Manganese chloride, Manganese sulphate.

Vitamins
Vitamin A – Retinyl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Retinyl propionate
Provitamin A – Beta-carotene;
Vitamin D – Vitamin D2 – Ergocalciferol, Vitamin D3 – Cholecalciferol, Cholecalciferol-cholesterol
VitaminE-d-alpha-tocopherol, dl-alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate, dl-alpha-tocopheryl succinate
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) – Thiamine chloride hydrochloride, Thiamine mononitrate
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) – Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5′ -phosphate sodium
Niacin-Nicotinamide, Nicotinic acid
Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Biotin (Vitamin H) – d-biotin
Folacin – Folic acid
Pantothenic acid – Calcium pantothenate, Panthenol
Vitamin B12 – Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxycobalamin
Vitamin K – Phytylmenaquinone
Vitamin C – Ascorbic acid, Sodium ascorbate, Calcium ascorbate, Ascorbyl-6-palmitate
Choline – Choline bitartrate, Choline chloride
Inositol
Selenium – Sodium selenite
The product shall be free of lumps and shall be uniform in appearance. It shall be free from added starch and added colour and flavour. It shall not have rancid taste and musty odour.
It shall also conform to the following requirements,—
Moisture, per cent by weight (not more than)= 4.5
Total milk protein, per cent by weight (not less than)= and 13.5
(not more than) =24.75
Total fat, per cent by weight (not less than) =and 18.0
(not more than) =27.0
Linoleate per 100 gm (not less than)= 1.398
Total ash, per cent by weight (not more than) =8.5
Ash insoluble in dilute Hydrochloric acid, per cent by weight (not more than)= 0.1
Solubility
Solubility Index maximum =2.0 ml
Solubility per cent by weight (not less than)= 98.5
Vitamin A (as retinol) μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 350 μg
Added Vitamin D (expressed as Cholecalciferol or Ergocalciferol)
μg per 100 g. (not less than)
=4.5 μg
Vitamin C, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =36 mg
Thiamin, mcg per 100 g. (not less than) =180 μg
Riboflavin, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =270 μg
Niacin, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =1125μg
Pyridoxine μg per 100 g. (not less than) =202.50 μg
Folic acid, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =20.0 μg
Pantothenic acid, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =1.35 mg
Vitamin B12, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =0.675μg
Choline, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =32 mg
Vitamin K μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 18μg
Biotin, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 6.75μg
Vitamin E (as a- tocopherol compounds) I.U. per 100g (not less than)= 3.15 IU
Sodium, mg per 100 g. (not less than)=90 mg
Potassium, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 360 mg
Chloride, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =247.50 mg
Calcium, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 405 mg
Phosphorous, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =270 mg
Magnesium, mg per 100 g. (not less than) =27 mg
Iron, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= 5 mg
Iodine, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =22.50μg
Copper, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 280μg
Zinc, mg per 100 g. (not less than)= and 2.5 mg
(not more than) =5.0 mg
Manganese, μg per 100 g. (not less than) =20μg
Selenium, μg per 100 g. (not less than)= 14μg
Bacterial count, per g. (not more than) =10,000
Coliform count absent in =0.1gram
Yeast and mould count absent in= 0.1gram
Salmonella and Shigella absent in=25 gram
E. coli absent in =0.1gram
Staphylococcus aureas absent in =0.1gram
It shall be packed in hermetically sealed, clean and sound containers or in flexible pack made from film or combination or any of the substrate made of Board paper, polyethylene, polyester metallised film or in such a way to protect from deterioration. It shall be packed in nitrogen or a mixture of nitrogen and carbon dioxide.