Definition
Formula foods for special medical use is the specific type of formula foods manufactured for satisfying specific nutritional needs of patients in specific symptoms or medical conditions, such as limited eating difficulty, digestive disorder, metabolic disorders, etc. Such type of products has to be consumed separately or combine with other types products under the guidance of doctors or clinical dietitians. (“GB 29922-2013 General Principle of Formula foods for special medical purposes”)
Category
1. Full nutritional formula
The food for specific medical purposes which can be used as the single nutritional supplies to satisfy the nutritional needs of target group.
2. Full nutritional formula for specific needs
The food for specific medical purposes which can be used as the single nutritional supplies to satisfy the nutritional needs of target patients with specific symptoms or medical conditions.
3. Non-full nutritional formula for specific needs
- The food for specific medical purposes which can satisfy part of the nutrition needs of target patients, not available to be used as single nutritional supplies.
