This brochure provides the international background regarding Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) based on THE STANDARD FOR THE LABELLING OF AND CLAIMS FOR FOODS FOR SPECIAL MEDICAL PURPOSES – CODEX STAN 180-1991 which defines the category at international level.

The brochure is for general information purpose and aims to facilitate the reading and understanding of:

  • THE CODEX STANDARD FOR THE LABELLING OF AND CLAIMS FOR FOODS FOR SPECIAL MEDICAL PURPOSES – CODEX STAN 180-1991
  • The FSMP section of the CODEX STANDARD FOR INFANT FORMULA AND FORMULAS FOR SPECIAL MEDICAL PURPOSES INTENDED FOR INFANTS – CODEX STAN 72-1981
  • THE CODEX STANDARD FOR FORMULA FOODS FOR USE IN VERY LOW ENERGY DIETS FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION – CODEX STAN 203-1995

The brochure can be used as a support for Food Business Manufacturers as educational material (e.g. internal trainings) or as a background element for discussions with national authorities regarding Foods for Special Dietary Uses (FSDU) and Foods for Special Medical Purposes which are a category of FSDU. The brochure does not consider the specific regulations of FSDU, FSMP or other specialised nutrition products in each country and should not be considered in isolation.