Section 37A(1A) in The Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955
(1A)[] [Sub-rule (1) renumbered as sub-rule (1A) by G.S.R. 491(E), dated 21st August, 2006 and read with corrigendum G.S.R. 518(E), dated 31st July, 2007, G.S.R. 70(E), dated 5th February, 2008, G.S.R. 383(E), dated 16th May, 2008, G.S.R. 730(E), dated 13th October, 2008 (w.e.f. 18-3-2009)] Without prejudice to any other provisions relating to labelling requirements contained in these rules, every container of infant milk substitute or infant food or any label affixed thereto shall indicate in a clear, conspicuous and in an easily readable manner, the words "IMPORTANT NOTICE" in capital letters and indicating thereunder the following particulars, namely:-(a)a statement "MOTHER'S MILK IS BEST FOR YOUR BABY" in capital letters. The types of letters used shall not be less than five millimeters and the text of such statement shall be in the Central Panel of every container of infant milk substitute or infant food or any label affixed thereto. The colour of the text printed or used shall be different from that of the background of the label, container [* * *] [The words 'or the advertisement' omitted by G.S.R. 339(E), dated 27th May, 2005 (w.e.f. 27-5-2005)], as the case may be. In case of infant food, a statement indicating "infant food shall be introduced only [after the age of six months and upto the age of two years] [Substituted by G.S.R. 388(E), dated 25th June, 2004 (w.e.f. 25-6-2004)] shall also be given;(b)a statement that infant milk substitute or infant food should be used only on the advice of a health worker as to the need for its use and the proper method of its use;(c)a warning that infant milk substitute or infant food is not the sole source of nourishment of an infant;(d)a statement indicating the process of manufacture ([spray dried] [Substituted by G.S.R. 398(E), dated 3rd July, 2006 and as corrected by G.S.R. 1(E), dated 2nd January, 2007, by G.S.R. 267(E), dated 2nd April, 2007, for 'spray or roller dried' (w.e.f. 4-7-2007)]) except in case of infant foods, instruction for appropriate and hygienic preparation including cleaning of utensils, bottles and teats and warning against health hazards of inappropriate preparations, as under:"Warning/Caution-Careful and hygienic preparation of infant foods/infant milk substitute is most essential for health. Do not use fewer scoops than directed since diluted feeding will not provide adequate nutrients needed by your infant. Do not use more scoops than directed since concentrated feed will not provide the water needed by your infant";(e)the approximate composition of nutrients per 100 gms of the product including its energy value in Kilo Calories/Joules;(f)the storage condition specifically stating "store in a cool and dry place in an air tight container" or the like, [after opening use the contents within the period mentioned or the expiry date, whichever is earlier] [Inserted by G.S.R. 398(E), dated 3rd July, 2006 and as corrected by G.S.R. 1(E), dated 2nd January, 2007, by G.S.R. 267(E), dated 2nd April, 2007 (w.e.f. 4-7-2007)];(g)the feeding chart and directions for use and instruction for discarding left over feed;(h)instruction for use of measuring scoop (level or heaped) and the quantity per scoop (scoop to be given with the pack);(i)indicating the Batch No., Month and Year of its manufacture and [expiry date] [Substituted by G.S.R. 398(E), dated 3rd July, 2006 and as corrected by G.S.R. 1(E), dated 2nd January, 2007, by G.S.R. 267(E), dated 2nd April, 2007, for 'month and year before which it is to be consumed' (w.e.f. 4-7-2007).];(j)the protein efficiency ratio (PER) which shall be minimum 2.5 if the product other than infant milk substitute it claimed to have higher quality protein;(k)[ the specific name of the food additives, if permitted, shall be declared in addition to appropriate class names.] [Inserted by G.S.R. 398(E), dated 3rd July, 2006 and as corrected by G.S.R. 1(E), dated 2nd January, 2007, by G.S.R. 267(E), dated 2nd April, 2007 (w.e.f. 4-7-2007)]
