FORTIFIED BISCUITS 100x100g-CAR (S000837)

Document Location: Requirements and Specifications- UNICEF Specifications

Alternate Name: S000837        

Date Document Last Updated: 2023

Publisher: UNICEF        

Date Uploaded to Website: June 8, 2024

Overview

This document explains the specification of Fortified Biscuits - 100 g packed in a carton of 100 biscuits packets. Each package comes sealed and is high in energy, proteins, vitamins and minerals. It is intended for general food distribution and use in emergencies due to its ready-to-eat formulation. Their use is also extended to complement food rations to provide additional nutrition in regions/populations where the diet is subject to deficiencies, especially in young children.

The document outlines the instructions for product use, target population, technical specifications including specific nutrition/vitamin/mineral composition per biscuit, the international standards, processing methods, food safety and risk assessment at manufacturing premises, hygiene and microbiology requirements, analytical requirements, and specific packaging and labeling requirements. Information for product storage, shelf life and stability are also included. Relevant Codex documents are referenced throughout the specification sheet. Vitamins and minerals used within this must be supplied from suitably qualified premix facilities and cannot be produced by the fortified biscuits manufacturer itself. A list of suppliers is provided.

Overall, this specification sheet provides information on the intended use, specification, acceptable limits and processing methods for Fortified Biscuits- CAR 100g. This document can be used by suppliers and manufacturers to ensure their product meets the indicated specifications for Fortified Biscuits-CAR 100g.  

Link to Document

Product-Specification, Fortified Biscuits, 100 g X100 Carton