European Baby Formula Fda

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.

European baby formula fda. Paul chinn the chronicle for. In the us the fda regulates infant formula which is formula made for infants from birth 12 months. According to the new york times buying european formula from third party sellers carries risks. The eu separates their formulas into 2 distinct stages.

Abeba berhane a pediatrician at devos children s hospital in grand rapids michigan. The fda was notified of 6 adverse events linked to european formulas. The eu handles formula totally differently than the fda. But what about european baby formula.

European infant formula is made for babies from birth to the beginning of solid foods between 4 6 months. 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.