Infant Formula Safety

Kabrita is committed to delivering safe, high-quality formula that supports your child’s wellbeing from the very first scoop.

We Hear You. Let’s Talk Honestly About Infant Formula Safety

If you’ve recently come across information online about infant formula and heavy metals related to the US Consumer Reports, you may be feeling worried, confused or even questioning your choices as a parent. We understand that feeling because we’re parents too and wanting to protect your child is exactly what a caring parent does.

Much of the information circulating online originated from reports published in the United States. When shared without regional context, it created confusion and in some cases, misinformation among parents in the Middle East.

We’re here to explain what this information really means, what science actually tells us and how Kabrita® approaches safety with care, transparency and accountability.

Let’s start with what matters most

Let’s start with what matters most.

Infant formula sold in the Middle East (including Kabrita®) is subject to some of the most advanced and tightly regulated standards in the world. Products are reviewed, approved and monitored by multiple health authorities before reaching supermarket and pharmacy shelves.

If you felt unsettled by what you saw online, that reaction is understandable.

But panic is not necessary and checking sources and context is important before drawing conclusions.

Why the information online felt alarming

Some international organizations publish independent tests using their own internal benchmarks, which may be:

Stricter than official regulatory limits
Designed for a specific country
Applied to products not sold in other regions

When these results are shared without explaining differences in formulation, regulation or approval pathways they can unintentionally create fear.

That’s why we encourage parents to always ask:

Does this apply to products sold in my region? Which standards are being used? What do health authorities say? Context matters.

Now let’s talk science: What are “heavy metals”?

Elements such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury exist naturally in our environment like soil, water, and air. Because food comes from nature, trace amounts can be found in all foods, including:

Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Dairy products
And even breast milk

This does not mean something unsafe has been added.

What matters and what scientists and regulators focus on is that levels remain well below safety limits established through decades of research. Modern testing technology is extremely sensitive. It can detect amounts measured in parts per billion. Detection does not automatically mean danger; safety is determined by whether levels remain within accepted limits.

Putting trace levels into perspective

To help put this into context, trace elements can naturally appear in everyday foods parents confidently feed their children, such as:

Apples
Broccoli
Carrots
Leafy vegetables

These foods are nutritious and safe. The same scientific principle applies to infant formula: levels must remain within regulated safety limits.

This perspective is shared not to alarm, but to reassure.

How Kabrita® ensures safety, beyond minimum requirements

Kabrita® Goat Milk Formula supplied to the Middle East is produced in the Netherlands and follows European Union regulations, among the most rigorous globally for infant nutrition.

In addition, products must meet the requirements and approvals of local health authorities before being sold in the region, including:

✔️ European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
✔️ Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
✔️ Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA)
✔️ Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Our quality system is designed to meet and often exceed regulatory expectations.

Independent testing by internationally accredited laboratories

In addition to regulatory oversight, Kabrita® products undergo independent laboratory testing by internationally recognized testing partners, including Eurofins.

Eurofins is one of the world’s leading independent testing laboratories, specializing in food safety and quality analysis. As part of our quality process, samples are independently analyzed to confirm that results remain within established safety requirements.

For transparency, here’s an independent test result we did to help parents understand how these assessments are conducted.

This additional layer of independent verification reflects our ongoing commitment to transparency and continuous quality monitoring.

What happens before a product reaches you

Before production

Goat milk is screened before entering the facility
Suppliers are carefully vetted and regularly audited

During production

Continuous monitoring throughout manufacturing
Testing for nutrients, microbiology, and quality consistency

After production

Every tin undergoes automated inspection
Packaging integrity and traceability checks

Our facilities are subject to multiple independent audits every year and only products that meet all safety and quality requirements are released. If a batch does not meet standards, it does not leave the facility, even if that means discarding it.

About the reports some parents may have seen

Some international tests were conducted on a limited number of batches from products sold in other markets, using benchmarks stricter than regulatory limits.

It’s important to note:

results can vary slightly between batches due to natural ingredientsthe product tested was not the Middle East formulationthe Middle East follows a different regulatory pathway
aligned with European standards and local authority approval

This distinction is critical and often missing from online discussions.

Why we welcome scrutiny

Independent testing and public discussion are important. Parents deserve transparency, and scrutiny helps keep the industry accountable.

We share this information openly because we believe trust isn’t built by avoiding difficult conversations, it's built by addressing them calmly, clearly and honestly.

Our commitment: leading today and into the future

Nature makes absolute zero unlikely but improvement is always possible.

Through our ongoing Project Zero initiative, we continuously work to reduce trace elements further by:

This commitment reflects our belief that safety isn’t just about meeting today’s standards, it's about raising tomorrow’s benchmark.

That’s how we aim to turn transparency and science into a lasting competitive advantage creating real value for parents now and in the future.

Refining ingredient sourcing
Improving purification processes
Investing in advanced testing technologies

A final word to parents

Being a parent is hard. Reading worrying headlines makes it harder. The fact that you’re asking questions, checking sources, and seeking clarity means you’re doing exactly what a thoughtful parent does.

If you have more questions or need further reassurance, we’re here.

Contact us anytime:

web@kabritaarabia.com