SPECIALISED MILKS

Specialised milks for infants in the UK:
Background information

This background report provides some information which may be useful background information related to the use of specialised milks for infants with allergies and premature and low birthweight infants. This includes information on the importance of breastfeeding, the use of donor milk, the need for appropriate prescribing and the regulations for specialised infant milks marketed as foods for special medical purposes.