Table 5.
Illustrative examples of melamine contamination levels and consumption relative to accepted TDI
| Description | High | Medium | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concentration of Melamine (ng/g) | 127030 | 6003 | 218 |
| Formulation Type | P/C | P | P |
| Indication of Protein/amino acids content on Label (Y/N) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Product consumption quantity per day based on consumed and dose information (grams) | 0.593 | 32 | 43 |
| Indication of Melamine content on label (Y/N) | No | No | No |
| Local/ International Product purchase South Africa | Local | International | International |
| Dose information per tablet/capsule (grams) | 0.593 | - | - |
| Total Melamine consumption per day (mg) | 0.075 | 0.192 | 0.009 |