European Baby Formula Fda

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.

European baby formula fda.

European infant formula is made for babies from birth to the beginning of solid foods between 4 6 months. Food and drug administration fda is responsible for the standards in food that is manufactured in the united states. Baby formulas imported from europe and sold by nika manabat at her joeys on the go kiosk at valley fair mall in santa clara include the brands holle and hipp. In the us the fda regulates infant formula which is formula made for infants from birth 12 months.

The eu handles formula totally differently than the fda. 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. Abeba berhane a pediatrician at devos children s hospital in grand rapids michigan. But what about european baby formula.

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. The eu separates their formulas into 2 distinct stages.