IBFAN took part in the Global Obesity Summit in Madrid (26 – 28 October 2026),… Read More »Key asks for the Madrid Global Obesity Summit and WHO Regional Committees
CAC49 meets in Geneva next week to decide on new standards, including controversial US-proposed guidelines… Read More »Labelling guidelines pushed by the USA risk child health and survival
We are hoping to halt the adoption of a proposal promoted by the USA that… Read More »IBFAN opposes flexible labelling during emergencies – CAC49
IBFAN will be present once again at the 79th World Health Assembly to cover agenda… Read More »WHA79: Contaminated Commercial Formula – the need for a global response
This letter expresses concern about the partnership between Nestlé and the United Nations University (UNU)… Read More »Call to end Nestlé–UNU Partnership
Soon after the ByHeart recall of its Powdered Infant Formulas (PIF) in the USA because of risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination,… Read More »Nestlé’s credibility questioned as formulas recalled in 60+ countries over contamination risk
Severe and increasing droughts caused by the climate crisis exacerbate water shortages and environmental pollution.… Read More »COP 30: Climate Crisis intensifies water scarcity – Nestlé’s water scandals
Over the past four decades, IBFAN has led the criticism of Nestlé’s marketing of commercial… Read More »IBFAN calls on UNESCO to end its education collaboration with Nestlé
The breast pump manufacturer, Medela, has been contacting breastfeeding support organisations around the world saying… Read More »IBFAN statement – Medela, pump companies and foundations
The seminar was held as a side event during the 78th World Health Assembly, which… Read More »Side Event 78th WHA – Complete video now accessible
In a new resolution, Member States agreed to expand the provisions of the International Code… Read More »Countries commit to regulate the digital marketing of formula milk and baby foods – WHA78
The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78)will be on the 19 -24 May, 2025, gathering almost… Read More »Side Event 78th WHA
In the face of the budgetary and political crisis following the USA withdrawal from WHO,… Read More »WHO Member States call for the regulation of Digital marketing of baby foods
Brazil is leading countries like Mexico, Norway, Lesotho lead initiative to curb abusive digital marketing… Read More »WHO to discuss regulation of Digital Marketing of breastmilk substitutes at the 156th Executive Board Meeting
January 15, 2025 (Updated January 29, 2025) More about this session: 20-24 January 2025 –… Read More »IBFAN PARTICIPATES IN THE SERIES OF POLICY DEBATES HOSTED BY THE GENEVA GLOBAL HEALTH HUB (G2H2) – AHEAD OF WHO EB 156
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
IBFAN is supporting Brazil’s Zero Draft Resolution on Digital Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes that we hope will… Read More »GETTING READY FOR 78TH WHA 2025: DIGITAL MARKETING AND NUTRITION TARGETS
This resource for policymakers and breastfeeding advocates presents the 36 most common arguments the baby… Read More »COUNTERING INDUSTRY ARGUMENTS AGAINST CODE IMPLEMENTATION: EVIDENCE AND RIGHTS-BASED RESPONSES
One year before the end of the UN Decade of Action on Nutrition, Westminster has… Read More »600 DELEGATES FROM 66 COUNTRIES AT THE WPHN CONGRESS CHALLENGE CORPORATE POWER
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
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