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Regional model law for West and Central Africa regulating the marketing of breastmilk substitutes
Regulating the marketing of breastmilk substitutes, foods for infants & young children and related feeding utensils
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This model law incorporates the provisions of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (the Code) and the subsequent relevant resolutions of the World Health Assembly (WHA) including the Guidance on ending the inappropriate promotion of foods for infants and young children (hereinafter referred to as WHO 2016 Guidance) and elements of relevant Codex Alimentarius standards and guidelines.
