CAC49 meets in Geneva next week to decide on new standards, including controversial US-proposed guidelines that could give food companies more flexibility on emergency product labelling.
We are hoping to halt the adoption of a proposal promoted by the USA that calls for guidelines to allow flexibility regarding product labelling and ingredients for emergencies.
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
In 2025, the global prevalence of obesity among school-age children and adolescents exceeded underweight for the first time. This dramatic shift in the face of malnutrition jeopardizes the health and future potential of children, communities and nations.
The seminar was held as a side event during the 78th World Health Assembly, which took place from 19 to 24 May 2025 in Geneva, at the Palais des Nations, bringing together nearly 200 Ministers of Health.
In a new resolution, Member States agreed to expand the provisions of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes (the Code) to tackle the digital marketing of formula milk and baby foods.
The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78)will be on the 19 -24 May, 2025, gathering almost 200 Ministers of Health in Geneva, at Palais des Nations. As every year it has been an important moment to review and planning the main public health priorities the world are facing.
In the face of the budgetary and political crisis following the USA withdrawal from WHO, IBFAN will be present once again at the WHA78 advocating that WHO remains strong on its core constitutional purpose to help governments protect the health of all citizens.
Researchers from the University of Southern California have found that cutting sugar in the first 1,000 days of a baby’s life – from conception to the age of two – appears to reduce the risk of developing significant health issues in adult life, with a 30% reduction in the risk of obesity
The harm caused by manufacturers of sweet processed baby foods is at last being exposed and prompting calls for transparency and regulation.
During the 77th WHA, Member States and Civil Society Organizations got together to highlight the concerning rise of aggressive digital marketing of breastmilk substitutes, shedding light on its pervasive and misleading impact
The 77th WHA is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 27 May – 1 June 2024. 27 countries will table a Resolution on Digital marketing of baby foods at the 78th WHA.
At WHO’s Executive Board (EB) meeting in its Geneva HQ last week, the many serious emergencies caused by conflicts and climate events were on everyone’s minds. IBFAN’s role was, once more, to remind everyone of the importance of addressing conflicts of interest and safeguarding and supporting women who want to breastfeed
Protection of breastfeeding throughout all WHO local offices – especially from new strategies such as digital marketing that is out of control. WHO has a key role in ensuring policy coherence in WTO and Codex trade rules.
Some key points that IBFAN will be raising with Member States. 2024 is a reporting year for Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition.With so many serious emergencies caused by conflicts and climate events
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
We are a global network which has worked tirelessly to combat misleading commercial promotion and protect breastfeeding, a vital pillar for children’s well-being.
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