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An Expert Committee on Breast Milk Substitutes advises on the criteria and the inclusion or exclusion of companies and includes the Methodist Church CFB, despite it having a conflict of interest as an investor in Nestlé (note 1).

The Expert Committee reviews adherence by companies to the WHO Code on Breast Milk Substitutes and FTSE criteria, conducts a verification process and makes recommendations to the FTSE Policy Committee.

A member of the CFB team sits on the FTSE4Good Expert Committee on Breast Milk Substitutes which met twice during the year.

There was an important question on breast milk substitutes.

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Fourthly, I seek the Minister's advice on where the UK currently sits with regard to full implementation of the international code of marketing of breast milk substitutes, which was adopted by the World Health Assembly in 1981.

So I asked them 17 questions on issues like breastfeeding support, compliance with the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes, health claims on their packaging, free formula samples, audits of their marketing practices, the history of the boycott, chocolate and slave labour, sodium in processed foods and more...

• incorporate the provisions of COUNCIL RESOLUTION of 18 June 1992 on the marketing of breast - milk substitutes in third countries by Community - based manufacturers (92 / C 172/01) which encourages: «compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes when these products are placed on sale in export markets, in so far as this does not conflict with the provisions in force in the countries concerned» and offers EU «effective support to competent authorities to apply the International Code in their territory.&breast - milk substitutes in third countries by Community - based manufacturers (92 / C 172/01) which encourages: «compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes when these products are placed on sale in export markets, in so far as this does not conflict with the provisions in force in the countries concerned» and offers EU «effective support to competent authorities to apply the International Code in their territsubstitutes in third countries by Community - based manufacturers (92 / C 172/01) which encourages: «compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes when these products are placed on sale in export markets, in so far as this does not conflict with the provisions in force in the countries concerned» and offers EU «effective support to competent authorities to apply the International Code in their territory.&Breast - milk Substitutes when these products are placed on sale in export markets, in so far as this does not conflict with the provisions in force in the countries concerned» and offers EU «effective support to competent authorities to apply the International Code in their territSubstitutes when these products are placed on sale in export markets, in so far as this does not conflict with the provisions in force in the countries concerned» and offers EU «effective support to competent authorities to apply the International Code in their territory.»

INFACT Canada would like to apologize for any confusion that this may have caused and to affirm that the Western Health Breastfeeding Workshop in Corner Brook, NL is entirely compliant with the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes» stipulations on industry sponsorship.

Motion for debate: «In order for RCPCH as a professional body to avoid institutional conflicts of interest and thus maintain its reputation as an unbiased, independent educator and advocate for child health, the College should decline any commercial transactions or any other kind of funding or support from all companies that market products within the scope of the WHO Code on the marketing of breast milk substitutes

The motion highlights the World Health Organization and Unicef's code on marketing of breast milk substitutes, 1 which emphasises the need for health workers to be independent of promotional influences such as sponsorship of professional associations.

The open letter stated that families should be protected from «aggressive marketing» by formula manufacturers by the full enactment in UK law of the code on marketing breast milk substitutes.

In its report on Nestlé for the United Reformed Church in 2010, ethical investment organisation EIRIS cites examples of «total or substantial violation of the International Code of Marketing Breast - Milk Substitutes».

Nestlé and Wyeth, two of the World's largest producers of powdered baby milk, are currently breaking a World Health Organisation Code on the marketing of breast milk substitutes.

The paediatricians say that although the college has «progressively distanced» itself from such sponsorship, they warn that receiving any form of funding from manufacturers «will distort public and professional perceptions of the college stance on breast feeding as well as their advice on the appropriate clinical use of breast milk substitutes.

Launch of new WHO / UNICEF / IBFAN Report: Breast - milk Substitutes: National Implementation of the International Code Status Report 2016 Followed by showing of Tigers WHO, UNICEF and IBFAN are hosting an evening of discussion on national implementation of the International Code of...

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... contribute to the provision of safe and adequate nutrition for infants, by the protection and promotion of breast - feeding, and by ensuring the proper use of breast - milk substitutes, when these are necessary, on the basis of adequate information and through appropriate marketing and distribution.

Danone continues to market its follow - on milks and toddler milks in contravention of the WHO International Code on the marketing of breast - milk substitutes along with subsequent WHA Resolutions.

«This is the first edition of a monthly report, issued by Nestlé to interested parties around the world, which is designed to be a reliable and authoritative source of information on implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes, including its Aims, Principles and Articles.

WHO International Code on the marketing of breast - milk substitutes (WHO, 1981) http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/infantfeeding/9241541601/en/

(23) In order to protect the health of infants, the rules laid down in this Regulation and in particular those on labelling, presentation and advertising, and promotional and commercial practices should continue being in conformity with the principles and the aims of the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes bearing in mind the particular legal and factual situation existing in the Union.

The Impact of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes on WHO - Recommended Breastfeeding Practices Ellen G. Piwoz, ScD1 and Sandra L. Huffman, ScD2

Its aim is «to contribute to the provision of safe and adequate nutrition for infants, by the protection and promotion of breast - feeding, and by ensuring the proper use of breast - milk substitutes, when these are necessary, on the basis of adequate information and through appropriate marketing and distribution».18

1 The Codex Code of Ethics for International Trade in Food calls on Member States to: «make sure that the international code of marketing of breast milk substitutes and relevant resolutions of the World Health Assembly (WHA) setting forth principles for the protection and promotion of breast - feeding be observed.»

Write Today's Parent and ask them — once and for all — to stop aiding and abetting the infant formula industry by running ads that violate the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes and Canada's Food and Drugs regulations on health claims for infant formula as well as consumer protection laws prohibiting misleading advertising.

In this context, the EU Action Plan recognised the continuous importance of the World Health Organisation (WHO) International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes, on which Directive 2006 / 141 / EC was based.

Increased global demand for imported breast milk substitutes (infant formula, follow - on formula and toddler milks) in Asia, particularly China, and food safety recalls have led to shortages of these products i...

Effects of brief exposure to water, breast - milk substitutes, or other liquids on the success and duration of breastfeeding: a systematic review

HIV Medicine DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1293.2011.00918.x IBFAN - Asia Position Statement on HIV and Infant Feeding, 13 October 2008 South African Tshwane Declaration on breastfeeding, S Afr J Clin Nutr 2011; 24 (4) UNAIDS 2010, Strategy Getting to Zero, UNAIDS Strategy 2011 — 2015 UNAIDS 2010, Agenda for Accelerated Country Action for Women, Girls, Gender Equality and HIV, 2010 - 2014 UNAIDS 2011, Countdown to Zero: Global plan towards the elimination of new HIV infections among children by 2015 and keeping their mothers alive, 2011 - 2015 UNAIDS 2011 Press Release, 9 June, World leaders launch plan to eliminate new HIV infections among children by 2015 UNICEF Convention on the Rights of the Child UNICEF 2010, Facts for Life UNICEF 2011, Programming Guide, Infant and Young Child Feeding, 26 May 2011 WHO / UNICEF 2003, Global strategy for infant and young child feeding WHO 2007, Evidence on the long - term effects of breastfeeding: systematic reviews and meta - analysis WHO, UNAIDS, UNICEF 2009, Towards universal access: scaling up priority HIV / AIDS interventions in the health sector: progress report 2009 WHO 2009, Women and health, Today's evidence tomorrow's agenda WHO 2009, Acceptable medical reasons for use of breast - milk substitutes WHO 2009, Rapid advice: use of antiretroviral drugs for treating pregnant womenand preventing HIV Infection in infants WHO 2009, Rapid advice: revised WHO principles and recommendations on infant feeding in the context of HIV WHO 2010, Priority Interventions — HIV / AIDS prevention, treatment and care in the health sector WHO 2010, Guidelines on HIV and infant feeding: Principles and recomendations for infant feeding in the context of HIV and a summary of evidence WHO 2010, Annexure 7b to Guidelines on HIV and infant feeding.

The specific Mead Johnson Nutrition products shown on this website may not be available for distribution or sale outside the U.S. Mead Johnson Nutrition endorses the aim of the World Health Organization (WHO) International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes in developing countries, including standards for product integrity, labeling, distribution, and promotion.

Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants1, providing protection from morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases2 and chronic diseases later in life.3 Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended, starting within one hour of birth and for the first 6 months of life, with continued breastfeeding to 2 years of age and beyond.4 However, rates of initiation, exclusive breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration have fallen since the widespread introduction and promotion of breast - milk substitutes.5 Successful breastfeeding depends on a number of factors, including a re-normalisation of breastfeeding as the infant feeding method of choice through antenatal counselling and education and breastfeeding support to prevent and resolve breastfeeding difficulties.

The 27th World Health Assembly in 1974 noted the general decline in breastfeeding related to different factors including the production of manufactured breast - milk substitutes and urged Member countries to review sales promotion activities on baby foods and to introduce appropriate remedial measures, including advertisement codes and legislation where necessary.

Encouraging women to breastfeed exclusively for six months, continue for the next six months while adding weaning foods and then as long thereafter as mother and infant choose should be standard advice, reflecting the recommendations of WHO, UNICEF, and the Innocenti Declaration.29 The national policy should follow the WHO code of marketing, which forbids marketing of breast milk substitutes on television, radio or in print materials and prohibits the giving of free formula samples.

Penang, Malaysia; ICDC (International Code Documentation Centre), March 2009 IBFAN breakdown of the Code, by section IBFAN Penang (ICDC) Health Workers Guide to the Code - 11th edition, Jan 2010, completely rewritten and updated IBFAN Training Courses on the Code ICDC Focus, The Code and infant feeding in emergencies UNICEF 2007, Protecting Breastfeeding in West and Central Africa: 25 years implementing the International Code of marketing of breastmilk substitutes (authors Sokol E, Aguayo V, Clark D) WHO 1981, International code of marketing of breast - milk substitutes.

Now they only supply breast - milk substitutes for medical reasons,» says Julie Stufkens, who heads the New Zealand Breastfeeding Authority (NZBA), which audits the BFHI accreditation programme in the country, on behalf of, and funded by, the New Zealand Ministry of Health.

However, the World Health Organization has recently tightened up its code on the marketing of breast milk substitutes, and in May the World Health Assembly recommended that health professional associations and non-governmental organisations should not «accept gifts or incentives from such companies... or allow such companies to sponsor meetings of health professionals and scientific meetings.»

Canada's infant feeding policy should be based on those recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), including the full implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes and subsequent World Health Assembly (WHA) resolutions on infant and young child nutrition; the WHO / UNICEF Baby - Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)(including the BFI for communities); and the WHO / UNICEF Global Strategy for Infant and Infant and Young Child Feeding.

Since the adoption of the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes in 1981, the Director - General of WHO has reported every two years on the Status of the Code's implementation.

As such, we do not accept sponsorship or advertising from any manufacturer, organization or company that is deemed to be in violation of the World Health Organization's International Code on Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes.

b. TXBC may seek advice or an opinion letter from an independent expert on matters of interpretation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes (such as the International Baby Food Action Network [IBFAN] or the National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy [NABA]-RRB-.

e. Advertising contracts must include a cancellation clause based on noncompliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes and all subsequent relevant WHO resolutions.

The RLA calls on governments everywhere to legislate according to the World Health Organisation's International Code of Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes, and challenges the companies which continue to break and bend the Code to put the health and lives of babies before their profits.

The World Health Organization has tightened its code on marketing breast milk substitutes, and in May the World Health Assembly recommended that health professional associations and non-governmental organisations should not «accept gifts or incentives from such companies... or allow such companies to sponsor meetings of health professionals and scientific meetings.»

On 20 October 2015, the Bangladesh Breastfeeding Foundation issued a legal notice against Nestlé for violations of the «The Breast - milk Substitutes, Infant Foods, Commercially Manufacfured Complementary Foods and the Accessories Thereof (Retulation of Marketing) Act, 2013».

If this is not possible or when artificial feeding is indicated by skilled staff such as health providers or infant feeding counsellors, breast - milk substitutes are necessary and must be accompanied by training on hygiene, preparation and use to minimise their associated risks.

While we continue to see low breastfeeding rates in the United States when compared to most other parts of the world, the research on the benefits of breast milk is rock - solid — there is simply no adequate substitute for breast milk when it comes to protecting the health of your baby.

States are required to introduce into domestic law, implement and enforce -LSB-...] the International Code on Marketing of Breast - milk Substitutes and the relevant subsequent World Health Assembly resolutions -LSB-...] 81.

There will always be a small number of infants who have to be fed on breast - milk substitutes.

This fact needs to be continually reiterated to decision makers as otherwise manufacturers of breast milk substitutes will capitalise on HIV infection as a reason for promoting free samples of their formula.10 It is extraordinary that the Wall Street Journal painted the baby food manufacturers as heroes poised to save African children from certain death because of their offer to donate free formula to HIV infected mothers.11 The WHO recommends avoidance of breast feeding by HIV infected mothers only if replacement feeding is feasible, safe, sustainable, and affordable — otherwise exclusive breast feeding is recommended during the first six months of life.12 Non-infected women must be given access to credible information, quality care, and support, in order to empower them to make informed decisions regarding feeding of their infant.13