Infant formula is often described as one of the most regulated parts of the industry – but, once again, the sector is being rocked by concerns over product safety.
Following product recalls that started in Europe in December and then spread to more than 60 countries, the infant-formula industry is again under scrutiny – and the sector insists it is increasing its safety efforts.
“The health of infants and food safety and quality of products remain our sector’s highest priorities,” Beat Späth, the secretary general of Brussels-based trade association Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE), tells Just Food.
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An initial European recall was kicked off in December by Nestlé following the detection of the cereulide toxin in batches of its infant formula. The recall was then expanded globally by the Swiss group in January, when French peers Lactalis and Danone also pulled products, along with some smaller manufacturers.
