IBFAN ACTIVITIES

WORKING GROUP ON
CHEMICAL RESIDUES IN BREASTMILK AND BABY FOODS

The working group monitors monitors research on chemical residues in breastmilk and baby foods and produces guideline statements in consultation with the IBFAN network when necessary.

Compilation of Official Action: Risk of Contamination of Powdered Infant Formula with Enterobacter sakazakii December 2004 - Word document.
Stop press update to compilation of official action on Enterobacter sakazakii Janaury 2005 - one page Word document.
10 Reasons for informative labelling of powdered infant formulas - one page Word document.
Towards Healthy Environments for Children - Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about breastfeeding in a contaminated environment. PDF file (7k kb). Produced by IBFAN and partner organisations.
20 December 2000 - IBFAN Guideline Statement on Breastfeeding and Dioxins

Also see Baby Milk Action's archive of articles on contaminants and infant feeding.