READY-TO-USE THERAPEUTIC FOOD (RUTF) PASTE: RENOVATION (U239976)
Document Location: Requirements and Specifications -UNICEF Specifications
Alternate Name: U239976
Date Document Last Updated: 2023
Publisher: UNICEF
Date Uploaded to Website: June 5, 2024
Overview
This document explains the intended use of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF): renovation, with legumes, seeds, and cereals combined with milk and dairy sources of proteins. The document outlines the instructions for product use, target population, technical specifications including specific nutrition/vitamin/mineral composition per unit, the international standards, processing methods, food safety and risk assessment at manufacturing premises, hygiene and microbiology requirements, analytical requirements, and specific packaging and labeling details. Information regarding proper product storage, shelf life, and stability are also included. Relevant Codex documents are referenced throughout the specification sheet.
Overall, this document can be used by suppliers and manufacturers to ensure their product meets the indicated specifications.