European infant formula is made for babies from birth to the beginning of solid foods between 4 6 months.
European baby formula fda.
The fda was notified of 6 adverse events linked to european formulas.
The eu separates their formulas into 2 distinct stages.
The eu handles formula totally differently than the fda.
But what about european baby formula.
European baby formula that is illegally sold in the united states carries risks pediatricians warn hipp holle and other brands are not registered with the f d a but that hasn t stopped parents.
Because infant formula is the primary if not only source of nutrition for many children under the age of 12 months it is the fda s responsibility to regulate its commercial production to ensure nutrients and food safety.
Paul chinn the chronicle for.
According to the new york times buying european formula from third party sellers carries risks.
Food and drug administration fda is responsible for the standards in food that is manufactured in the united states.
A study published in the journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition reviewing 14 of the most frequently purchased european formulas concluded that the formulas did not meet fda labeling requirements and that 10 out of 14 did not have all the required nutrients.