Call to end Nestlé–UNU Partnership
This letter expresses concern about the partnership between Nestlé and the United Nations University (UNU)… Read More »Call to end Nestlé–UNU Partnership
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International Baby Food Action Network – IBFAN
Baby Action Milk
CODEX OPENS THE DOOR TO EXPLOITATION OF EMERGENCIES – AUSTRALIAN EXAMPLE
IBFAN warned that without extra safeguards, the new Codex Guidelines would open the door to… Read More »CODEX OPENS THE DOOR TO EXPLOITATION OF EMERGENCIES – AUSTRALIAN EXAMPLE
LIFE LONG RISKS OF SUGARS IN BABY FOODS AND DOUBLE STANDARDS PROMPT CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY AND REGULATION
Researchers from the University of Southern California have found that cutting sugar in the first 1,000… Read More »LIFE LONG RISKS OF SUGARS IN BABY FOODS AND DOUBLE STANDARDS PROMPT CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY AND REGULATION
PRESS RELEASE | YET MORE SWEETENED, PLASTIC-WRAPPED UPFS FOR CHILDREN COMING TO THE GLOBAL MARKET
IBFAN – the global citizens network that has been protecting child health since 1979, has… Read More »PRESS RELEASE | YET MORE SWEETENED, PLASTIC-WRAPPED UPFS FOR CHILDREN COMING TO THE GLOBAL MARKET
ABBOTT MUST PAY $495M IN INFANT FORMULA TRIAL FOR HIDING RISKS
Why is all the funding going into risky trials instead of support for breastfeeding, donor milk banking or Kangaroo… Read More »ABBOTT MUST PAY $495M IN INFANT FORMULA TRIAL FOR HIDING RISKS
IBFAN AND PUBLIC EYE URGE SWISS GOVERNMENT TO INTERVENE, PETITION LAUNCHED
The release in April of the Public Eye/IBFAN exposé of how Nestlé markets Cerelac and… Read More »IBFAN AND PUBLIC EYE URGE SWISS GOVERNMENT TO INTERVENE, PETITION LAUNCHED
IBFAN PARTICIPATION AT THE 77th WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
The 77th WHA is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 27 May – 1 June… Read More »IBFAN PARTICIPATION AT THE 77th WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
HOW NESTLÉ GETS CHILDREN HOOKED ON SUGAR IN LOWER-INCOME COUNTRIES
Nestlé’s leading baby-food brands, promoted in low- and middle-income countries as healthy and key to… Read More »HOW NESTLÉ GETS CHILDREN HOOKED ON SUGAR IN LOWER-INCOME COUNTRIES
DIGITAL MARKETING IS OUT OF CONTROL – BRAZIL CALLS FOR A RESOLUTION TO PROTECT MOTHERS AND BABIES
At WHO’s Executive Board (EB) meeting in its Geneva HQ last week, the many serious… Read More »DIGITAL MARKETING IS OUT OF CONTROL – BRAZIL CALLS FOR A RESOLUTION TO PROTECT MOTHERS AND BABIES
IBFAN STATEMENTS AT THE 154th WHO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Protection of breastfeeding throughout all WHO local offices – especially from new strategies such as… Read More »IBFAN STATEMENTS AT THE 154th WHO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
DIGITAL MARKETING IS OUT OF CONTROL – A STRONG WHA RESOLUTION IS NEEDED TO PROTECT MOTHERS AND BABIES
2024 is a reporting year for Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition so Digital Marketing… Read More »DIGITAL MARKETING IS OUT OF CONTROL – A STRONG WHA RESOLUTION IS NEEDED TO PROTECT MOTHERS AND BABIES
DELAY, DELAY, DELAY – INDUSTRY INTERFERENCE IN SRI LANKA
The baby food industry is believed to be acting true to form in Sri Lanka… Read More »DELAY, DELAY, DELAY – INDUSTRY INTERFERENCE IN SRI LANKA
CODEX GREEN-LIGHTS WASTEFUL, SWEETENED, ULTRA-PROCESSED DRINKS FOR OLDER BABIES
IBFAN has been attending the 46th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC46), the United… Read More »CODEX GREEN-LIGHTS WASTEFUL, SWEETENED, ULTRA-PROCESSED DRINKS FOR OLDER BABIES
WHO MEETINGS IN 2024: EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Some key points that IBFAN will be raising with Member States. 2024 is a reporting… Read More »WHO MEETINGS IN 2024: EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
WILL CODEX FINALLY ADOPT THE FOLLOW-ON FORMULA STANDARD?
The 46th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC46) will be held physically at Food… Read More »WILL CODEX FINALLY ADOPT THE FOLLOW-ON FORMULA STANDARD?
Beyond football – Pelé’s humanitarian dimension and support for breastfeeding
Beyond football – Pelé’s humanitarian dimension and support for breastfeeding As we all mourn the… Read More »Beyond football – Pelé’s humanitarian dimension and support for breastfeeding
IBFAN defends Mexico’s warning label against food industry attacks
The ultra-processed products and sugary drinks industry is seeking, through injunctions, to delay and eliminate… Read More »IBFAN defends Mexico’s warning label against food industry attacks
WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety – why does it fail to protect babies?
As you know, IBFAN greatly values WHO’s efforts to protect maternal and child health and… Read More »WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety – why does it fail to protect babies?
Breastfeeding International Emergency Response with IBFAN Pakistan Report
June 2022, The worst .floods in Pakistan‘s history put a third of the country under water and… Read More »Breastfeeding International Emergency Response with IBFAN Pakistan Report
