China CFSA (Center for Food Safety and Risk Assessment) opened three new additives for infant formula for public consultation. The additives include an enzyme preparation, one nutritional fortifier, and a food additive with expanded application scope. All three of the additives are intended for use in infant formula, follow-up formula, and formula for special medical purposes FSMP). The enzyme is a lactase, and the fortifier is a 2’- fucosyllactose (2’-FL) which is prevalent in human milk and considered a novel fortifier by Chinese authorities. The additive offered for public consultant is a colorant. 2’-FL has been permitted for use in infant and toddler foods by the US FDA, European Commission, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ), and Taiwan FDA.

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Posted on 10 May 2022