Dietitians Australia welcomes the opportunity to comment on Food Standard Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) Proposal P1066 – Review of young child formula.

This proposal considers adopting a clearer and more targeted regulatory framework for young child formula that reflects its classification as a special purpose food. 

Dietitians Australia remains supportive of the proposed approach to introduce a specific product definition and establish a stand-alone division within Standard 2.9.3 to prescribe more refined compositional and labelling requirements for young child formula. 

Stronger regulatory requirements are necessary to ensure products remain fit for their intended purpose as a supplementary, special purpose food. A clear and robust regulatory framework will support public health objectives by promoting informed parental decision-making and ensuring greater transparency, consistency and accountability in the composition, labelling and marketing of young child formula products in Australia.

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