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Foods for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP)
Foods for Special Medical Purpose (FSMP)
These are specially formulated foods that provide partial or complete nutrient requirements for post-operative convalescing patients or other nutritionally vulnerable subjects with specific medically determined dietary requirements, which may not be adequately met by consuming normal diets.
FSMP in the nutritionals & nutraceuticals market
FSMPs are foods intended for the exclusive or partial feeding of people whose nutritional requirements cannot be met by normal foods. Legislations for FSMPs sets out rules for the composition and labelling (including minimum and maximum levels of vitamins and minerals) of foods that are specifically formulated, processed and intended for the dietary management of diseases, disorders or medical conditions of individuals who are being treated under medical supervision.