Regulamento Administrativo No. 28/2016 Requisitos relativos aos ingredientes nutritivos dos preparados para lactentes 

(Nutritional Requirements for Infant Formula)

The Administrative Regulation No. 28/2016 "Requisitos relativos aos ingredientes nutritivos dos preparados para lactentes" (Nutritional Requirements for Infant Formula) is a food safety standard that establishes the requirements on nutritional ingredients in infant formula. It sets out the requirements on energy value, nutrient content and the ratio of certain nutrients to ensure the healthy growth of infants. In the definition of this regulation, "Infant" means a person not more than 12 months of age; "Infant formula" means a breast-milk substitute specially manufactured to satisfy, by itself, the nutritional requirements of infants during the first months of life up to the introduction of appropriate complementary feeding. The Administration Regulation does not apply to formulas for special medical purposes intended for infants. This Administrative Regulation shall enter into force 90 days after its publication.