Protecting Children's Food Safety

When formulating food additive standards, the country has established a standard of 60 kilograms for adults. There is no specific standard for the intake of additives for children groups between infants and adults, and the amount of additives does not consider the physical safety factors of children. It is imperative that, for foods that are often eaten by young children over 3 years of age, manufacturers can produce a “green version for children” at the same time as the “regular version” for kids and parents to choose.

Children's dried noodles, children's milk, children's floss, children's soy sauce ... ... more exquisite "children's" food on the supermarket shelves, more expensive than ordinary food. "High nutritional value" and "Children love to eat more ..." all make foods with the word "children" favored by parents. Some companies regard "children's food" as a publicity gimmick. Not only is the price high, but it is not necessarily more conducive to children's nutritional absorption.

China Consumers Association issued a consumer warning for children's food safety issues this year, pointing out that there is no concept of "children's food" and related food standards in addition to essential food for infants under 3 years of age in China. Even if the food clearly marked "children" or printed with a child's head (cartoon), it can only be managed according to ordinary food standards.

In recent years, many food businesses have hit "Children" cards. Parents are easily fooled by the words “child-specific” and “younger” and rush to buy at any cost. These so-called "children's foods" generally contain "more than four" - multi-additives, polysaccharides, more salt, more oil, causing health problems. For example, children's drinks are actually adding more children's pigments and some flavors and sugars.

At present, China has not introduced a food standard that specifically targets children. The only food-related standards for infants and young children are mainly targeted at 0-36 months of food safety standards for infant formula and food supplements. Studies have shown that China's infant formula safety standards and EU standards are basically consistent. For infants (0-6 months) formula food requirements, the difference is small, most of the indicators are relatively close. However, for larger infants and young children (6-36 months) of formula food, the difference with the EU standard is obvious, and China’s index requirements are relatively loose, but the EU has followed the requirement pattern of infant formula (0-6 months). Both the upper and lower limits of the indicators have been specified.

For young children over 3 years of age, there is no specific child food safety standard in China. Research shows that in terms of daily snack consumption, children’s consumption is on average 2-3 times higher than parents’ consumption. The daily intake of food additives for children is more than 10 kinds, up to more than 50 kinds a day.

When formulating food additive standards, the country has established a standard of 60 kilograms for adults. There is no specific standard for the intake of additives for children groups between infants and adults. The amount of additives does not consider the physical safety factors of children. In the labeling of children's food, there are few national standards and regulations. At present, there is only one jelly standard that stipulates that product labels should indicate food safety warnings.

It is worth noting that the child's body is not yet mature and has poor discharge capacity. Therefore, food provided to children should have stricter standards in terms of safety and nutrition. Relevant departments should formulate and implement strict legal provisions and food safety standards and standards for children's food, continuously improve the scientific and technological content, practical value, and personality characteristics of national standards and industry standards, and fully meet the needs of industry development, market system, and the public. At the same time, guide and encourage industry companies to develop more safe and balanced foods suitable for children.

It is imperative that, for foods that are regularly consumed by young children over 3 years of age, manufacturers can produce a "green version for children" at the same time as the "regular version" for children and parents to choose. The types of additives that can be used in "Green Kids" foods should be less, and the allowable added amount should be lower.

The state should also issue regulations as soon as possible, requesting to put a conscious eye on the snack foods or beverages that are truly suitable for children's consumption, write clear ingredients and label ingredient lists in product packaging or instructions, and clearly indicate the nutritional composition and energy value of foods. Help consumers choose the right way. In addition, it is also indispensable to further improve the testing standards and quality certification system and establish the safety monitoring, detection and early warning of children's food. (According to the "Beijing News")

Original title: Protecting Children's Food Safety

Source: Global Network

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