EU MINISTERS AND MEPs STRIKE DEAL OVER BABY FOOD, MEDICAL FOODS

BY KEITH NUTHALL A political deal has agreed the text of a new European Union (EU) regulation on the composition of infant formula, baby food, diet replacements and special medical foods. The Cyprus government - holding the EU's rotating presidency - said last night, (Tuesday) agreement had been reached between the European Parliament and EU Council of Ministers. The regulation establishes a procedure enabling the EU to decide what substances can be added to these foods. And it lays down rules on labelling to ensure consumers and parents are not misled by ...


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