Thanks to BIOMIL®'s decades of experience and expertise, rigorous procedures have been put in place over the years, alongside a reliable and efficient quality management system.   

This system is governed by multiple standards, and monitored by accredited certification bodies, who carry out annual audits and evaluations in line with the principle of continuous improvement. The company adheres to ISO 9001 and the IFS standard, which guarantees food safety for consumers, and is certified at the highest level by Bureau Veritas.

Environmental protection and energy management are governed by ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards, supplemented by the Agri Confiance certification and Bureau Veritas “BIO Qualité France” organic certification for good feeding, animal health and welfare, hygiene, milk production and storage practices. 

When it comes to lab analysis, more than 500 controls are carried out on each batch of infant milk formula produced, from farm to final product, before the release of final products for distribution.

These analyses are carried out by accredited internal and external laboratories. 

In fact, our internal accreditation system is used by pharmaceutical laboratories, which reinforces our technical skill set and guarantees the impartial nature of our analytical methods.

In addition, precise control plans and regular audits of all infrastructure and employees ensure that quality standards and good manufacturing practices are respected and followed, thereby avoiding non-conformities and ensuring the reliability of our manufacturing processes.

Lastly, we can guarantee full traceability of all our products, which means that any detected anomaly can be quickly identified and rectified.

Breast milk is best for meeting infants’ specific needs, which is why the WHO (World Health Organization) recommends that they are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of their lives.

In accordance with this WHO recommendation, which is also part of European regulations, you will not find any information on infant milk formula for the first stage (aged 0-6 months) on our website.

If you cannot or do not wish to breastfeed, a health professional (doctor, paediatrician or pharmacist) can advise you on the choice of infant milk formulas that are best for your baby.

DHA* and AA* are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are also present in breast milk and essential for development.

DHA, a member of the Omega-3 family of fatty acids derived from fish oil, contributes to infants' visual development. 

AA, which belongs to the Omega-6 fatty acid family and is derived from oil extracted from the Mortierella alpina plant, contributes to the good DHA/AA balance of our BIOMIL® infant milk formulas.

Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS*) are prebiotic fibers found in food and breast milk. 

GOS contribute to the proper development of the gut's microbiota by promoting a microflora rich in bifidobacteria and lactobacilli.

These are non-digestible nutrients which, by arriving intact in the colon, improve the consistency and frequency of a baby's stools. 

In addition, in combination with lactose, GOS fibre enables a better absorption of minerals essential for growth such as calcium, iron and zinc.

* In accordance with all regulations.

In BIOMIL® follow-up milks, organic* milk fat is added to complement sunflower and rapeseed vegetable oils, instead of palm oil, for an optimal lipid profile for a baby's development. 

This enrichment of milk lipids derived from organic milk fat contributes to the synthesis of certain cerebral lipids, vitamin D and bile salts.

Milk fat from farms in Normandy gives BIOMIL® reconstituted infant formulas a pleasant dairy taste.

* In accordance with all regulations.

• Only prepare one bottle at a time. Ideally, the bottle should be prepared right before feeding your baby.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and dry them with a clean cloth or disposable paper towel.
• Use a clean work surface.
• Clean and sterilise the bottle, teat, ring and cap in boiling water for 10 minutes.
• Boil a large enough volume of water that is suitable for preparing food for infants. Do not let the water stand for more than 30 minutes after boiling.
• Pour the appropriate volume of water into the clean bottle and let it cool to a maximum of 40°C to avoid burns.
• Only use the scoop (or measuring spoon) included in the BIOMIL® milk container to add the exact number of level scoops of milk powder to the lukewarm water, according to the feeding guide or doctor's recommendation.
• Close the bottle and shake until the powder is completely dissolved. Shaking the milk well also helps even out its temperature, thereby avoiding any risk of burns due to hot spots.
• Then check the temperature of the milk on the inside of your wrist before feeding your baby.
• Discard any leftover milk that has not been drunk and immediately clean all feeding equipment (bottle, teat, ring and lid).

To clean the bottle, first rinse it under cold water. 

Then use hot water, washing-up liquid and a washing-up brush. 

Rinse thoroughly and leave it to air dry, disassembled, upside down, on a rack. 

Do not use a tea towel to dry the bottle or teat, as this can carry germs.

If you have a dishwasher, even better! 

Clean the bottle, ring, lid and teat on a full cycle at minimum of 65°C, with drying – unless the teat is rubber, in which case it should be cleaned and rinsed by hand.

It is not always necessary to sterilise bottles and teats. 

The number of bottles depends on your baby's age. 

From an 800g container of BIOMIL® infant milk formula, you will get an average of 25 210ml bottles. 

You will find all the recommendations for reconstitution and dosage on the back of BIOMIL® milk formula containers. These may be specifically adapted according to medical advice.

Once opened for the first time, a container of BIOMIL® milk formula can be kept for up to 3 weeks if stored in the conditions indicated on the container. Beyond this period, the product's sensory and nutritional properties will no longer be adequate.

Be sure to carefully seal tightly the milk container after each use and store it in a cool, dry place (not the refrigerator).

It is important that these use and storage instructions are followed carefully, to ensure that you always use a product that is safe for your baby's health.

You should use bottled water, natural mineral water or spring water, which is low in mineral content and non-carbonated, and labelled ‘ suitable for the preparation of infant food ’.

For infants over 6 months of age, fresh tap water may also be suitable, provided that the suitability of this water for making infant food is checked with the local authority (commune or town hall) or regional health agency.

If you decide to use tap water, let the tap run for a few seconds before filling the bottle with the desired amount, and only use cold water. Clean any possible scale deposits on the tap head regularly. 

Do not use water that has been filtered (carafe-filtered or softened), as this encourages microbial growth.

In the absence of drinking or bottled water, e.g. when travelling abroad, boiled water that has cooled to a lukewarm temperature should be used.

There is no contraindication to using ambient temperature water for bottle feeding.

However, it is preferable to use water that has been previously boiled and then cooled down at 35°C to 40°C, in order to dissolve the infant milk powder entirely, preventing the presence of any small lumps. 

The principle behind this preparation is described in the preparation instructions on the back of the BIOMIL® milk formula container.

Ideally, the bottle should be prepared just before feeding your baby. 

More specifically, it is recommended that, if the bottle is prepared with ambient temperature water, it is used within one hour, or otherwise discarded.

Sometimes, on a practical level, you may need to prepare a bottle in advance. However, it is best to prepare the bottle when needed and to feed it to your baby immediately, as reconstituted milk is a fragile substance that is prone to microbial multiplication.

To avoid any risks, the safest way to make a bottle of milk in advance is as follows:

If you are at home, once you have prepared the bottle, store it immediately in the coldest part of the fridge (not in the door) at a maximum temperature of 4°C. 

Once out of the fridge, always warm the bottle before feeding, either in warm water or using a bottle warmer. After it has been warmed, the bottle should be fed within half an hour.

When out and about, you can put the necessary volume of water directly in the bottle, in advance. This water should be either pre-boiled or at room temperature (fresh tap water or low mineral bottled water), and should be suitable for food for babies. 

Measure the amount of milk formula powder needed and place in a small, clean, airtight container that is reserved exclusively for this purpose. 

Just before feeding, add the correct amount of milk formula powder to the bottle, close and shake well until the powder is completely dissolved. 

Source: ANSES

Heating the bottle in a microwave should be avoided at all costs, as this results in the milk being heated unevenly, creating ‘ hot spots ’ that increase the risk of burns for the baby.

Always check the formula's temperature after heating in a water bath or bottle warmer on the inside of your wrist.

When possible, choose a quiet and comfortable location.

Adopt a semi-seated position, put your baby on your lap and rest his neck in the bend of your elbow. 

You can rest your arm on a cushion or armrest to avoid any discomfort when feeding.

Try sharing bottle feeds between mum and dad to help create a paternal bond, and let mum rest.

The first few times, to help encourage your baby to take the bottle, gently run the teat over his mouth or cheek to get them to open their mouth.

Offer the bottle horizontally with the teat filled with milk so that your baby does not swallow air.

Your baby's lips are turned outwards.

If the teat collapses on itself, slightly unscrew the ring to let some air in until it resumes its normal shape.

After feeding, don't put your baby immediately back to bed. Allow time for them to burp: hold them upright against you, stroking their back up and down to help them get rid of any air that may be causing discomfort.

A bottle-fed baby regurgitating small amounts of milk is perfectly normal, as their body and digestive system are still developing at this stage.

As unattended babies can choke, you should not let your baby drink their bottle by themselves. 

Also note that the bottle should be consumed within an hour (half an hour if heated) to avoid any risk of microbial development.

Be sure to make the most of these magical feeding moments with your baby by interacting with your eyes, voice and touch.

Breast milk is the best source of food for meeting infants' specific nutritional requirements. The WHO recommends only breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a baby's life.

BIOMIL® 2 organic follow-up (stage two) milk formula is indicated for infants aged 6 months and over. The milk can be their primary source of nutrition, in combination with a progressively varied diet. It contains all the nutrients your baby needs at this stage for growth and development, in accordance with all regulations.

Do not hesitate to contact a health professional for further advice on choosing the right infant milk formula and complementary foods for your baby.

Unlike cow's milk, growing-up milk is specifically formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of young children. Growing-up milk is an excellent way of helping balance infants' nutritional intake because, compared with cow's milk, it limits protein intake, thereby relieving their kidneys and limiting their risk of becoming overweight at a later age. 

In comparison to cow's milk, BIOMIL® 3 organic milk formula has the following nutritional advantages:  a better intake and balance of fats that are essential for a healthy development, including DHA (omega-3) and AA (omega-6), a higher intake of iron to support normal cognitive development, and of vitamin D for normal bone development, as well as enough vitamins A and C to support normal immune system function.

What's more, our BIOMIL® 3 organic milk formula contains no added flavourings or sugar.

Before considering giving water, it is important to first identify the child's nutritional requirements. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends not giving water on top of milk formula below 6 months of age. As breast milk contains more than 80% water, it is more than enough to hydrate any infant. Exclusively breastfeeding is therefore preferable. The same is also true of infant milk formula, as it is specifically tailored to infants' nutritional requirements.

However, in hot weather, or if your little one is vomiting, experiencing diarrhoea or has a high fever that is causing them to sweat more, it may be necessary to feed them bottles (or spoonfuls) of water. Dehydration can be serious and can lead to hospitalisation.

The age of 6 months generally marks the beginning of food diversification. 

Gradually incorporating water bottles or leak-proof water cups is vital to keeping your child well hydrated.

Between 0 to 6 months, your baby is fed exclusively on breast milk and/or infant milk formula.

Between 4 to 6 months, their energy, macro- and micro-nutrient requirements start to exceed what they can get from breast milk or infant milk formula. Therefore, it becomes necessary to diversify your baby's diet in order to meet all of their nutritional requirements.

Scientists recommend not incorporating other foods below 4 months, as babies' motor skills are not sufficiently developed. However, the transition must be made no later than after 6 months, as at that stage their nutritional requirements will no longer covered by milk alone.

During this period, however, breast milk or infant milk formula remains the most important source of nutrition for your baby.

In addition to their usual infant milk, your babies will then be ready to discover new foods with new tastes and textures.

Choose a quiet and peaceful time, making sure to avoid distractions such as screens.

Be sure to expose your child to just one food at a time, using a spoon. Do so in small amounts, without forcing them. It is possible that your child may not accept a new food right away. On average, a child must be exposed to a new food 8-10 times before they fully accept it. Don't give up and be sure to keep trying, though without forcing it.

At this age, children regulate their own energy intake according to their needs, so do not force them to finish their bottle or plate of food. It is better to start off with a little portion, and then seeing if they are still hungry for more. Covering their energy requirements will result in balanced growth, which can be seen in their growth trajectories.

Vegetables are best introduced first (rather than fruits) to get your baby used to their flavour, as well as to develop good eating habits from an early age.

Fats are particularly important when it comes to brain development, with dietary surveys showing that infants do not consume enough fats during the diversification stage.

ANSES suggests adding fat to home-made foods and jars of baby food that have no added fat.

Between 8 and 10 months, as teeth start to develop, the transition from smooth to non-smooth purée (chunky and soft) is a key step in progressing towards a more grown up diet.

Finally, your health professional is always there to guide you and give you nutritional advice adapted to your baby.

Our BIOMIL® infant milk formula packaging (metal container, measuring scoop, resealable cap) complies fully with the demanding 'food contact' standards for packaging materials that come in direct contact with food products. This ensures that there is no risk of the milk being contaminated, particularly by preventing foreign substances from penetrating the powder. Information on how to sort the packaging components for recycling is indicated by the logo on the side of the box, which is testament to the manufacturer's environmental commitment. 

We have opted for a compact and economic 800g packaging format, comprising a metal container with a light and flexible flat plastic cap, along with a measuring scoop inside the container, allowing for minimal consumption of plastic (45% of that used for an outer cap with integrated measuring scoop). 

Packaging should be sorted for recycling according to local regulations. 

Sorting our packaging avoids pollution resulting from the accumulation of waste, further encourages recycling and also saves energy, all while helping preserve our planet and its natural resources.

Our team of experts will be happy to help you.

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