They are part of the group of foodstuffs for par
ticular nutritional uses (dietetic foods) for which specific provi
sions regarding the composition and labelling have been laid down by a specific Directive (Directive 96/8/EC on foods intended for use i
n energy restricted diets for weight-reduction ); specifications as regards the amount of energy provided by these foods as well as their content in protein, fat, fibre, vitamins, mine
...[+++]rals and amino acids have been established after consultation of the Scientific Committee for Food.