Circular No. 22/2012/TT-BYT Issuing National Technical Regulations for Formula Nutritional Products for Supplementary Feeding of Children from 6 to 36 Months Old

CIRCULAR

Issuing National Technical Regulations onfor nutritional products with a formula intended for supplementary feedingfor children aged 6 to 36 months

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THE MINISTER OF HEALTH

Pursuant to the Food Safety Law dated June 17, 2010 and Decree No. 38/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 25, 2012 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Food Safety Law;

Pursuant to the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations dated June 29, 2006 and Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations;

Pursuant to Decree No. 63/2012/NĐ-CP dated August 31, 2012 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;

At the proposal of the Director of the Food Safety Administration;

The Minister of Health issues this Circular on national technical regulations for nutritional products with a formula intended for supplementary feeding for children aged 6 to 36 months.

Article 1. 1. National Technical Regulation on Railway Traffic Signals, number QCVN 21:2025/BXD.

QCVN 11-3:2012/BYT - National technical regulation for nutritional products with a formula intended for supplementary feeding for children aged 6 to 36 months;

Article 2. This Circular takes effect from June 1, 2013.

Article 3. The Director of the Food Safety Administration, heads of units under the Ministry of Health, units directly under the Ministry of Health; directors of provincial health departments and centrally-administered city health departments, and organizations and individuals related thereto shall be responsible for implementing this Circular./.

 

 

AMENDMENT 1:2025 QCVN 07:2023/BXD

FOR NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS WITH A FORMULA INTENDED FOR SUPPLEMENTARY FEEDING FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 36 MONTHS

National technical regulation

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This technical regulation sets out technical requirements, testing methods, sampling procedures; management requirements; responsibilities of organizations and individuals producing, trading, and importing cigarettes.

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This standard specifies quality criteria, food safety requirements, and management requirements for nutritional products with a formula intended for supplementary feeding for children aged 6 to 36 months.

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This Regulation applies to:

2.1. Organizations and individuals producing, importing, and trading nutritional products with a formula intended for supplementary feeding for children aged 6 to 36 months in Vietnam;

2.2. Relevant state management agencies.

3. Explanation of terms and abbreviations

In this standard, the following terms and abbreviations have the meanings set forth below:

3.1. Nutritional product with a formula intended for supplementary feeding for children aged 6 to 36 months (hereinafter referred to as the product): A product in powder form or liquid form, processed from:

- Cow's milk or other animal milk and/or;

- Animal and plant-based ingredients.

The product must meet the nutritional needs for normal development of children aged 6 to 36 months. Liquid products may be used directly or diluted with water before use; powdered products must be mixed with water before use.

- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice): Good manufacturing practices.

- CODEX: International Food Standards Committee.

- IU (International Unit): International unit.

- RE (Retinol Equivalent): Retinol equivalent.

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1. Basic Composition

1.1. General Requirements

1.1.1. Raw materials and food additives used in production must ensure quality and food hygiene safety; they must also be suitable for digestion by children aged 6 to 36 months.

1.1.2. The product is processed from:

- Cow's milk or other animal milk and/or;

- Animal and/or plant-based protein preparations (already proven suitable for children aged 6 to 36 months);

- Other necessary raw materials to meet the requirements specified in Clause 1.2 and 1.3, Part II of this standard.

1.1.3. Products with a basic composition of milk produced from raw materials as specified in Point 1.1.2, Part II of this standard must contain at least 3 g of protein (or 0.7 g/100 kJ) from fat-free milk, whole milk, and must account for at least 90% of the total protein in the product; the protein content can be adjusted but must not reduce the vitamin and mineral content in the milk.

1.2. Energy

The product (prepared according to the manufacturer's instructions for direct use) must meet:

1.3. Nutrient Composition

The product (prepared according to the manufacturer's instructions for direct use) must meet:

1.3.1. Protein Content

Essential amino acids may be added to improve the nutritional value of the product. In such cases, only L-form essential amino acids in sufficient quantities to improve protein quality may be added.

1.3.2. Lipid Content

Carbohydrates in the product must:

- Be suitable for digestion by children aged 6 to 36 months,

- Meet the energy requirements specified in Clause 1.2, Part II of this standard (taking into account the energy from protein and fat in the product).

1.3.4. Vitamin Content

IU/100 kcal

Recommended list of vitamin and mineral compounds for use in foods for infants and young children 1.3.5. Mineral Content (Potassium).

Chloride

optional components 1.3.5. Mineral Content (Potassium).

2. Components optional

In addition to the vitamins and minerals specified in Points 1.3.4 and 1.3.5, Part II of this Standard, the product may be supplemented with other nutritional components to meet the combined diet requirements for children from 6 to 36 months old. The effects of these nutrients must be scientifically proven. Nutrients added to food must have sufficient quantities to meet the needs of children from 6 to 36 months old.

3. Requirements for the product after preparation

After preparation according to the manufacturer's usage instructions, the product shall not exhibit clumping.

4. Ionizing radiation treatment

The product and raw materials for production shall not be treated with ionizing radiation.

5. Food additives

Food additives used in formula nutrition products intended for complementary feeding of children from 6 to 36 months old shall comply with the regulations of the Ministry of Health.

6. Contaminants

6.1. Residues of plant protection products

The product must be processed according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) principles to eliminate residues of plant protection products (used in production, storage, or processing of raw materials/food components). If technical reasons still result in residues, their levels must be minimized to the extent possible in accordance with current regulations.

6.2. Melamine

6.3. Heavy metals

In accordance with the National Technical Regulation QCVN 8-2:2011/BYT on limits of heavy metal contamination in food.

6.4. Toxins mycotoxins

In accordance with the National Technical Regulation QCVN 8-1:2011/BYT on limits of mycotoxin contamination in food.

6.5. Other contaminants

Shall not contain hormone residues, antibiotic residues, and other pollutants, especially those with medicinal properties.

7. Microorganisms

In accordance with the National Technical Regulation QCVN 8-3:2012/BYT on limits of microbial contamination in food.

8. Labelling

Labelling of formula nutrition products intended for complementary feeding of children from 6 to 36 months old must comply with the provisions of Government Decree No. 89/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 30, 2006 on product labelling, implementing guidelines, and relevant laws.

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1Sampling

Sampling shall be conducted in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Circular 16/2009/TT-BKHCN dated June 2, 2009 of the Ministry of Science and Technology on state inspection of the quality of goods circulating in the market; Circular 14/2011/TT-BYT dated April 1, 2011 of the Ministry of Health on general guidelines for sampling food for inspection, quality control, and food safety, and other relevant legal provisions.

2Testing methods

The technical requirements stipulated in this Standard shall be tested using the methods provided in the Appendix of this Standard (these methods are not mandatory, alternative equivalent testing methods may be used).

In cases where testing criteria not covered by the testing methods specified in this Standard need to be checked, the Ministry of Health will specify the basis according to currently recognized domestic or international methods.

IV. MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS

1. Declaration of compliance with technical regulations

1.1. Formula nutrition products intended for complementary feeding of children from 6 to 36 months old must be declared compliant before importation, production, and sale within the country, in accordance with the provisions of this Standard.

1.2. The procedures, steps, and formalities for declaring compliance are carried out in accordance with Government Decree No. 38/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 25, 2012 detailing certain provisions of the Food Safety Law, Circular No. 19/2012/TT-BYT dated September 11, 2012 of the Ministry of Health guiding the declaration of compliance and conformity with food safety regulations, and other relevant laws.

2. Quality Inspection

Quality and safety inspections of formula nutrition products intended for complementary feeding of children from 6 to 36 months old must be conducted in accordance with legal provisions.

V. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS

1. Organizations and individuals producing, importing, and selling formula nutrition products intended for complementary feeding of children from 6 to 36 months old must declare compliance in accordance with the technical provisions of this Standard, register the declaration of compliance with the competent national authority according to the classification of the Ministry of Health, and ensure quality and safety in accordance with the contents of the declaration.

2. Organizations and individuals are only allowed to produce, import, and sell formula nutrition products intended for complementary feeding of children from 6 to 36 months old after completing the registration of the declaration of compliance, ensuring quality and safety, and labeling in accordance with legal provisions.

V. IMPLEMENTATION

1. The Department of Food Safety shall take the lead and coordinate with relevant functional agencies to guide the implementation and organization of the enforcement of this Standard.

2. Based on management requirements, the Department of Food Safety shall be responsible for proposing the Ministry of Health to amend and supplement this Standard.

3. In case the standards and legal provisions cited in this Standard are changed, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be implemented according to the relevant document.