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International Food Code

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International Food Code

IMPORTANT POINTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW REGARDING THE MARKETING OF PRODUCTS USED IN REPLACEMENT OF BREAST MILK

  • Products that can be used instead of breast milk are not advertised
  • Samples of these products or materials used are not freely distributed
  • These products are not recommended by healthcare professionals.
  • No connection is established between the marketing staff of the food company and the mothers
  • Food samples or gifts are not given to healthcare workers
  • There are no pictures of babies and formulas together, showing that feeding with formula is the most ideal (perfect) on posters and labels of formulas.
  • Healthcare professionals should be informed about formulas in a scientific and full (factual) manner.
  • The label should include information about formula feeding, the benefits of breast milk, and the harms and financial costs of formula feeding.
  • Products that are difficult to use for babies are not supported.