Powdered formula is NOT sterile and requires strict manufacturing controls, transparent testing, rapid warning and support for families. The number of contamination outbreaks in recent years highlights systemic failures in formula production, regulatory surveillance, recall systems and crisis communication
As part of the G2H2 series of Policy Debates from 19-23rd January, IBFAN will host a webinar Wednesday
Soon after the ByHeart recall of its Powdered Infant Formulas (PIF) in the USA because of risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination, 60+ countries have recalled specific batches of Nestlé’s infant, follow-on, pre-term… Read More »Nestlé’s credibility questioned as formulas recalled in 60+ countries over contamination risk
More than 50 years since the baby formula scandal, a new investigation focusing on Africa shows that, regarding sugar, a similar malpractice continues. In contrast to India where, after our initial revelations, Nestlé has adapted its product range…
The baby food issue has rightly earned Nestlé the “baby killer” label. As the market leader, Nestlé’s refusal to abide by the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and subsequent WHA Resolutions remains a serious threat to infant and young child health and survival.
Severe and increasing droughts caused by the climate crisis exacerbate water shortages and environmental pollution. As COP 30 opens in Brazil, IBFAN’s Statement ‘Nestlé Water Scandals’ addresses the exploitation of scarce water resources for profit
The International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, including subsequent relevant resolutions (the Code), aims to contribute to the provision of safe and adequate nutrition for infants
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