The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on the 4th that after the latest research, they were unable to establish a melamine standard for infant formula that they believe will not cause health concerns. However, besides the formula for infant formula, it is considered that the daily intake of less than 2.5 parts per million (2.5ppm) of trace melamine does not endanger health. Before this, people have talked about the melamine change.
The "Central News Agency" in Taiwan and the "Wen Wei Po" in Hong Kong have reported the news. At the same time, mainstream media such as the Associated Press of the United States and the Washington Post also reported on this issue.
The FDA stated in the results of the “Interim Safety and Risk Assessment of Melamine and Melamine-related Compounds†issued by the media that they had conducted an incident in which melamine was contaminated with the recent milk-derived ingredients and related food products. Security and risk assessment.
The FDA explained that it is not currently possible to establish standards for the levels of melamine and related compounds in infant formula because there is too much uncertainty to establish such a standard and rule out all health concerns; however, this does not imply exposure to any measurable melamine. And related compounds will cause harm to the baby.
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For foods other than infant formula, the FDA evaluated the worst case exposures and considered the daily allowable intake of humans. The conclusion is that melamine and related compounds below 2.5 ppm will not cause problem.
However, this does not mean that food is allowed to adulterate. This 2.5 ppm standard is mainly due to the fact that, in some cases, melamine may accidentally enter the food. For example, the plastic food processing tool may be made of melamine.
The FDA said that they will continue to inspect the product; if the product is doped with melamine and related compounds, it will take appropriate actions to prevent product trafficking and will continue to work with foreign governments and its regulatory agencies to ensure that the potential for contamination from the outside, if Imports to the United States will be tested.
There are no relevant cases in the United States. FDA officials also believe that infant formula in the US market is safe.