1. Background of the formulation of infant formula milk powder standards
2. Nutritional needs of infant formula milk powder
3. Production standards for infant formula milk powder
4. How to choose infant formula milk powder suitable for your baby
5. Current status and trends of infant formula milk powder market at home and abroad
6. Future development trends and prospects
1. Background of the formulation of infant formula milk powder standards
As the aging of the population continues to intensify, the new generation in the family has gradually become an important consumer group. Among these new generations, babies aged 0-3 are the main ones. Since breastfeeding is not possible for all families, infant formula has become the first choice for many families to feed their babies.
However, in the past, my country\’s supervision of infant formula milk powder was relatively loose, resulting in many products with substandard quality on the market. In order to protect the rights and interests of consumers and the healthy growth of children, my country has begun to strengthen the supervision of infant formula milk powder and formulated a series of standards.
2. Nutritional needs of infant formula milk powder
Babies grow and develop very rapidly when they are 0-3 years old, and their nutritional needs are also very high. Therefore, infant formula needs to meet the following nutritional needs:
1. Protein: Babies need to consume enough whey protein and casein within 0-6 months to promote the development of body tissues and organs. At the same time, after 6 months, essential amino acids such as glutamic acid and lysine should be appropriately increased.
2. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the human body. Moderate intake promotes brain and neurological development.
3. Fat: Moderate intake of unsaturated fatty acids can promote brain and retinal development.
4. Vitamins and minerals: including vitamins A, D, E, K, B vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc and other minerals. These ingredients are very important for the baby\’s immunity, bone development, blood circulation, etc.
5. Probiotics and prebiotics: can promote the balance of intestinal flora and enhance the baby\’s immunity.
3. Production standards for infant formula milk powder
In order to ensure the quality and safety of infant formula milk powder, my country has formulated a series of production standards. These include:
1. Formula ingredients: stipulates the content range and proportion of various nutrients in infant formula milk powder. At the same time, there are also strict requirements for additives and condiments.
2. Microbial indicators: It stipulates the limit values of various bacteria, mold and other microbial indicators in infant formula milk powder. , pathogenic microorganisms such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella must not be detected.
3. Heavy metal indicators: stipulates the limit values of various heavy metal elements (such as lead, cadmium, etc.) in infant formula milk powder. These elements are potentially harmful to your baby’s health and must be kept within a safe range.
4. Other indicators: It also includes the appearance, smell, taste and other indicators of infant formula milk powder. These indicators directly affect product quality and consumer experience.
4. How to choose infant formula milk powder suitable for your baby
1. Understand your baby’s nutritional needs: Babies of different ages have different nutritional needs. You should choose appropriate infant formula milk powder according to your baby’s age and physical condition.
2. Check the product label: When purchasing, you should carefully check the product label to understand the product ingredients, nutritional content and other information. At the same time, choose products produced by regular manufacturers.
3. Pay attention to the shelf life and storage conditions: After purchasing, you should pay attention to the shelf life and store it according to the instructions. At the same time, check whether the packaging is intact before use.
4. Avoid frequent brand changes: Frequent brand changes may affect the intestinal flora that your baby is adapted to a certain brand of milk powder, causing digestive problems.
5. Current status and trends of infant formula milk powder market at home and abroad
Currently, the global infant formula market is growing year by year and is expected to reach US$100 billion by 2025. In the domestic market, infant formula milk powder is also a huge market. According to statistics, the infant formula milk powder market reached 300 billion yuan in 2019.
However, in the past few years, the domestic infant formula market has undergone some changes. Product quality problems of some well-known international brands have been exposed, leading to a decline in consumer trust in imported brands. At the same time, some local domestic brands have begun to increase R&D investment and quality efforts, and enhance brand awareness and reputation through various channels.
In the future, driven by support and technological progress, my country\’s infant formula industry will usher in better development opportunities. At the same time, consumers will have increasingly higher requirements for product quality and safety.
6. Future development trends and prospects
In the next few years, my country\’s infant formula industry will show the following development trends:
1. High-end: As consumers’ requirements for product quality and safety increase, high-end infant formula milk powder will gradually become the mainstream of the market.
2. The rise of local brands: Some domestic local brands will improve their competitiveness through technology research and development and brand building, and gradually occupy market share.
3. Diversification: With the diversification of consumer demands, the types and flavors of infant formula milk powder will become more abundant.
4. Intelligentization: With the continuous advancement of technology, intelligent infant formula production equipment and sales channels will gradually become popular.
In short, my country\’s infant formula industry will face more opportunities and challenges in the future. Only through continuous innovation and quality improvement can we win consumer trust and maintain market competitiveness.
