# The Infant Formula and Follow–on Formula Regulations 1995, Paragraph 5: Mineral substances


(5.1)
per 100 kJ
per 100 kcal
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Iron
(mg)
0.25
0.5
1
2
Iodine
(μg)
1.2
—
5
—
(5.2) Zinc
(5.2.1) Follow–on formulae manufactured entirely from cows' milk proteins
Minimum
Maximum
0.12 mg/100 kJ
—
(0.5mg/100 kcal)
—
(5.2.2) Follow–on formulae containing soya protein isolates, alone or mixed with cows' milk proteins
Minimum
Maximum
0.18 mg/100 kJ
—
(0.75mg/100 kcal)
—
(5.3) Other mineral substances:
The concentrations are at least equal to those normally found in cows' milk, reduced, where appropriate, in the same ratio as the protein concentration of the follow-on formulae to that of cows' milk. The typical composition of cows' milk is given, for guidance, in Schedule 7.
(5.4) The calcium/phosphorus ratio shall not exceed 2.0.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/77/schedule/2/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/infant-formula-and-followon-formula-regulations-1995/schedule-2/paragraph-5
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