Are the concentrations of dioxins in infant formulae within the EU limit for dioxins?
Yes. The concentrations of dioxins were within the EU limit for milk and milk products (3 nanograms WHO-TEQ/kg fat basis) in all milk-based formulae purchased in 2003. There is no limit applying to dioxins in soya-based foods, but the concentration of dioxins in the soya-based formulae also well below the limit for milk and are within the limit applicable to vegetable oils of 0.75ng WHO-TEQ/kg fat. There are currently no limits for PCBs in foods.
