Sessions will take place from Monday, 2 November to Wednesday, 4 November 2026, and the… Read More »Upcoming Codex Nutrition meeting in Nuremberg: CCNFSDU45
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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
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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
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Some key points that IBFAN will be raising with Member States. 2024 is a reporting… Read More »WHO MEETINGS IN 2024: EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
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