Compilation of some of the press releases and blogs related to EU legislation – a work in progress! Romania: EU legislation and the protection of child health Blog about Romania March 2017 https://www.babymilkaction.org/archives/11290 UK News: specialised formulas more likely…
IBFAN protecting children again from sweetened UPFs in Codex
Codex PRESS RELEASE IBFAN comments on agenda items 6.2.6.21,8 At the 44th session of the Codex Nutrition meeting in Germany next week (CCNFSDU44) – IBFAN will be once again fighting to protect children from harmful, sweetened, Ultra-Processed, plastic-wrapped products and…
Australian questions industry’s weak voluntary agreement
Draft Determination. Application for revocation of AA1000534 and the substitution of authorisation AA1000665 lodged by Infant Nutrition Council Ltd in respect of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement, and associated guidelines. Authorisation number: AA1000665 Date…
UK news – FSNT reports on toddler milks
Don’t forget to sign the petition demanding Nestle removes free sugars and sweeteners from baby foods. https://www.babymilkaction.org/archives/43020 The toddler milks with more sugar than a chocolate milkshake – which are putting a THIRD of tots at risk of obesity and…
New Sponsorship resources from WHO
Three new WHO resources support WHO’s recommendation (1) that, in order to promote, protect and support breastfeeding, prevent obesity and noncommunicable diseases, promote healthy diets, and ensure that caregivers receive clear and accurate information on feeding, companies that market foods…
How you can see and share Tigers
How you can see and share Tigers From Oscar-winning director, Danis Tanovic (NO MAN’S LAND) and Andy Paterson (GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING, THE RAILWAY MAN) comes a true story, 12 years in the making. A Pakistani salesman, employed by…
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News stories: Contaminated feed caused baby’s death, UK to ban online junk food ads
News stories: Friday 13 Sept 2024. Guardian Keir Starmer ready to face down ‘nanny state’ jibes in radical public health drive Junk food ad ban, age limit on energy drinks and expanded water fluoridation among measures planned to help NHS.…
Remembering the Julie Crawford Award and Stella Glenn – please donate
We were sad to learn from her grandson of the death of Stella Glenn, the mother of Julie Crawford – a former Director of Baby Milk Action. Both were longtime supporters of our work. Jake has set up a fundraising…
Nestlé Waters fined over allegations of illegal water drilling and deception
Food products Nestlé Waters fined 2 million euros in France 10.09.2024 Nestlé Waters has to pay a fine of 2 million euros in France. The company has concluded a so-called judicial agreement in the public interest (Convention Judiciaire d’Intérêt Public…