# The Infant Formula and Follow–on Formula Regulations 1995, Paragraph 3: Lipids


Minimum
Maximum
0.8 g/100 kJ
1.5 g/100 kJ
(3.3 g/100 kcal)
(6.5 g/100 kcal)
(3.1) The use of the following substances is prohibited:
sesame seed oil;
cotton seed oil;
fats containing more than 8% trans isomers of fatty acids.
(3.2) Lauric acid
Minimum
Maximum
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15% of the total fat content
(3.3) Myristic acid
Minimum
Maximum
—
15% of the total fat content
(3.4) Linoleic acid (in the form of glycerides=linoleates)
Minimum
Maximum
70 mg/100 kJ (300 mg/100 kcal): this limit applies only to follow-on formulae containing vegetable oils
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/77/schedule/2/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/infant-formula-and-followon-formula-regulations-1995/schedule-2/paragraph-3
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