European Baby Formula

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about this collection and our general policies.

How do the new US tariffs affect my orders?

A recent Executive Order issued by President Trump has ended the duty-free exemption for all shipments from all countries for packages valued under $800.

This long standing de minimis exemption, which has been in place since 1932 and affects over 4 million packages per day, has ended effective 29th August 2025.

The checkout price is the final price and all US import duties, taxes and tariffs have been prepaid by us, there are no additional fees, our pricing is clear and upfront.

Why is formula produced in EU and Australia of higher quality than US formula?

There are two main reasons for EU and Australian manufactured formula being healthier and safer for your baby.

1. Higher standards for formula ingredients

 EU and Australia regularly update and constantly enforce formula ingredient regulation compliance to ensure the latest food tech standards for infant health and safety are met. The FDA has not reviewed and updated baby formula ingredient requirements since 1998. 

Many common ingredients found in US formulas are banned in Australia and the EU, such as GMO’s, corn syrup, rice/glucose syrup, fructose, or table sugars.

 Due to the high prevalence of heavy metal contamination of soil and water across the US, most US produced baby formula is found to have potentially harmful levels of contaminants, including heavy metals like lead and arsenic

2.      Higher and stricter qualification criteria to meet the organic certification standards

The farming standards required for organic certification are higher in the EU and Australia.

The organic standards in the EU and Australia guarantee that the formula is free of hormones, GMOs, added sugars, artificial preservatives, antibiotics and pesticides.

HiPP and Holle meet even higher standards, such as Demeter and Biodynamic standards respectively.  

Table Summarizing the Differences between EU and US Baby Formula

Feature European Baby Formula US Baby Formula
Fat Source
Natural milk fats with minimal vegetable oils
All milk-based formulas generally remove milk fat and add vegetable oil
Carbohydrate Source
Lactose is the primary carbohydrate. At least 30% of the carbohydrates found in baby formula must come directly from lactose
No set minimums for carbohydrate source so many formulas contain corn syrup, glucose syrup solids, or other processed sweeteners as a primary carbohydrate source
Heavy Metals Regulation
(such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium)
The EU has strict heavy metal limits for baby formulas and food, continuously updated and monitored.
FDA action levels are higher than EU limits and testing is not mandatory.
Iron
Lower iron levels, closer to breast milk, focused on bioavailability
Generally higher iron levels without regard to absorption efficiency
Why choose Grow Organic Baby?

Unlike most of our competitors who are located overseas, we are based in Los Angeles and have been a trusted and reliable seller of the world’s highest quality baby formula since we launched in 2016.

We have a proven track record of providing exceptional service to our customers and enabling them access to authentic premium EU and Australian formula direct from the manufacturer.

Feature Grow Organic Baby Competitors
US Based Seller ✅ ❌
Ship returns domestically for refund ✅ ❌
Local pick up or delivery for LA/OC based formula emergency ✅ ❌
Customer Service based in the US time zone for faster response ✅ ❌
Contactable by phone or text ✅ ❌
Plant based formula specialist ✅ ❌
Why is the formula not available in supermarkets and other grocery stores?

Food products must be explicitly approved by the FDA to be sold in US stores.