On 17 March 2023, the European Commission has adopted Regulation (EU)2023/589, amending Regulation  (EU) 2016/127 on the protein requirements for infant and larger infant formula produced from protein hydrolysates, with immediate effect. The main amendments are: Annexes I, II and III of Regulation  (EU) 2016/127 are amended in accordance with the annexes to this Regulation, as detailed in the table below. The regulation should be binding as a whole and apply directly to all Member States.

(1) Protein-related requirements for infant formula made from protein hydrolysates, subsequent formula made from hydrolysates, Group A (Softened sweet whey protein from milk after casein precipitation with chylase, 63% casein-glucopeptide-free whey protein isolate and 37% sweet whey protein concentrate)

(2) Protein-related requirements for infant formula made from protein hydrolysates, subsequent formula made from hydrolysates, Group B (whey protein derived from milk, 77% acidic whey and 23% sweet whey)

(3) Protein-related requirements for infant formula made from protein hydrolysates, subsequent formula made from hydrolysates, Group C (whey protein derived from milk, consisting of 100% sweet whey protein concentrate).