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Commission
Directive N° 1999/21/EC
of 25
March 1999 on dietary foods for special
medical purposes (as amended by Directive 2006/141/EC)sets out rules for the
composition and labelling of foods that are
specifically formulated, processed and
intended for the dietary management of
diseases, disorders or medical conditions of
individuals who are being treated under
medical supervision. These foods are intended
for the exclusive or partial feeding of
people whose nutritional requirements cannot
be met by normal foods. The Directive gives
guidance for the minimum and maximum levels
of vitamins and minerals. Directive 2006/141/EC amended the levels of manganese in products intended for infants and young children.
The Scientific
Committee on Food has in its opinion (see
below) on foods for special medical purposes
of December 1996 provided the scientific
advice on which these rules are based.
Commission
Directive N° 2001/15/EC
sets out
detailed rules on the sources of certain
nutritional substances that may be used in
foods for special medical purposes.
Opinion
 of the
Scientific Committee for Food on foods for
special medical purposes (FSMPS) (expressed
on 13 December 1996)
Copies of the published reports can be
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Publications of the European Community,
L-2985 Luxembourg"
OR
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(list of sales agents available from the
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Internet).
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