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IFC Statement on Melamine Contaminated Chinese Infant Formulas In light of reports from China of melamine contaminated infant formula, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated "there is no known threat of contamination in infant formula manufactured by companies that have met the requirements to sell such products in the United States.” U.S. infant formula manufacturers do not import milk or other protein ingredients from China. The FDA issued a Health Information Advisory to proactively reassure the American public. As part of its advisory, FDA notified consumers not to purchase infant formula manufactured in China from internet sites or from other sources. Consumers and health professionals can be assured that U.S. infant formula products are safe, and meet the highest standards and specifications. All U.S. infant formula products are manufactured with strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices using high-quality ingredients. Each component in the manufacturing process is carefully assessed to ensure that it complies with strict industry standards, and finished products are tested to meet or exceed all FDA standards for infant formula. The International Formula Council* (IFC) and its members are committed to the continued high standards of food safety we have established with the FDA. IFC would also welcome the opportunity to help further implement these standards and quality control testing requirements globally. * The International Formula Council is an association of manufacturers and marketers of formulated nutrition products, e.g., infant formulas and adult nutritionals, whose members are based predominantly in North America. IFC members are: Abbott Nutrition; Mead Johnson Nutritionals; Nestlé Nutrition - USA; and Wyeth Nutrition.
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