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New formula legislation and changes to expect
To comply with the new legislation, some changes are coming to the SMA® Nutrition formulas which might result in parents looking to you for reassurance. Please click below to find out more as we prepare for the changes. |
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How to easily identify products with the new formulation
Updated SMA® formulas can easily be identified by the "New formula or Updated Recipe" lid stickers found on the tins of powdered formula; the updated ready to feed liquid formulas with changes to the source of Omega 3, will have a rectangle at the top stating, "Contains fish oil as new source of omega 3", please see images above. To find out which formulas have been updated visit our SMA website, or find out more below. |
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Resources to guide parents with infant feeding
Some parents may seek reassurance on how to prepare these new feeds; preparation will remain the same between old and new formulations so always advise parents to follow the instructions on the packaging i.e. tin or bottle. Click below to find resources to support with preparing feeds, sterilising bottles and much more. |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended that pregnant women and new mothers be informed on the benefits and superiority of breastfeeding – in particular the fact that it provides the best nutrition and protection from illness for babies. Mothers should be given guidance on the preparation for, and maintenance of, lactation, with special emphasis on the importance of a well-balanced diet both during pregnancy and after delivery. Unnecessary introduction of partial bottle-feeding or other foods and drinks should be discouraged since it will have a negative effect on breastfeeding. Similarly, mothers should be warned of the difficulty of reversing a decision not to breastfeed. Before advising a mother to use an infant formula, she should be advised of the social and financial implications of her decision: for example, if a baby is exclusively bottle-fed, more than one can (400 g) per week will be needed, so the family circumstances and costs should be kept in mind. Mothers should be reminded that breast milk is not only the best, but also the most economical food for babies. If a decision to use an infant formula is taken, it is important to give instructions on correct preparation methods, emphasising that unboiled water, unsterilised bottles or incorrect dilution can all lead to illness.
References
*Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127 on infant formula and follow-on formula, and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/128 for food for special medical purposes.
** All infant formula, follow-on formula and infant FSMPs must comply by 22 February 2020; infant formula manufactured from protein hydrolysates must be compliant by 22 February 2021.
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