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US FDA Issues Guidance for the Labeling of Infant Formula

Posted October 11, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

US FDA Issues Guidance for the Labeling of Infant Formula SafeGuardS James Cook On September 16, 2016 the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) issued guidance [1] to industry concerning the labeling of infant formula in order to provide to...

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FDA Issues Guidance for the Labeling of Infant Formula

Posted September 20, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

FDA Issues Guidance for the Labeling of Infant Formula The National Law Review On the heels of recently released draft guidance concerning substantiation for infant formula structure/function claims, FDA has issued guidance regarding the labeling...

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Allergy-proof? Intelligence booster? FDA looks to rein in health claims for baby formula

Posted September 9, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

Allergy-proof? Intelligence booster? FDA looks to rein in health claims for baby formula STAT Sheila Kaplan If you’ve ever seen the astonishing array of infant formula sold in supermarkets, you might wonder if the stuff can really make your baby...

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It’s Black Breastfeeding Week: Why Is That Needed?

Posted August 29, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

It’s Black Breastfeeding Week: Why Is That Needed? Inquisitr Amy Schaeffer Why is it necessary to have a week that’s devoted to one ethnicity and breastfeeding? Because, the women say, being a black woman who chooses to breastfeed may be more...

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Ministry bans sales of Nestle’s baby formula

Posted August 19, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

Ministry bans sales of Nestle’s baby formula The Korea Herald Ahn Sung-mi South Korean government on Aug. 19 banned sales of baby formula by Nestle Korea for containing sodium selenite. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said it stopped sales...

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This is what happens to half of Australia’s baby formula

Posted August 16, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

This is what happens to half of Australia’s baby formula The Washington Post Rachel Premack Australian formula is much cheaper than the Chinese product. Chinese moms also trust it more. As a result, 27 percent of Chinese say they’ve...

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Formula marketers accused of skating laws that encourage breastfeeding

Posted August 15, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

Formula marketers accused of skating laws that encourage breastfeeding The Phnom Penh Post Erin Handley and Kong Meta Between contractions, a woman whom Veasna* had never met pressed two products into her hands as she lay in her hospital bed. The...

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As UN leads global efforts to promote breastfeeding, national laws defeat the purpose

Posted August 8, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

As UN leads global efforts to promote breastfeeding, national laws defeat the purpose First Post Shreerupa Mitra-Jha The World Breastfeeding Week observed last week focused primarily on generating awareness among mothers on the huge benefits of...

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Breastfeeding rates: Is baby formula marketing to blame?

Posted July 25, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

Breastfeeding rates: Is baby formula marketing to blame? The Jakarta Post Irma Hidayana A new report by UNICEF, WHO and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) has found that the aggressive marketing of baby foods or formulas is likely...

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Local confusion as China changes rules on infant formula

Posted July 21, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

Local confusion as China changes rules on infant formula The booming Australian infant formula industry is seeking clarity from Chinese authorities on the new registration process to sell products into China, as players seeking to enter the...

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Breastfeeding gaps between white, black, and Hispanic mothers in the US

Posted July 20, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

Breastfeeding gaps between white, black, and Hispanic mothers in the US Science Daily Chapman University has published research on how breastfeeding rates differ among white, black and Hispanic mothers. The study looked to see if ethnic and...

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Australia extends infant formula marketing regulations

Posted July 18, 2016 / Infant Formula Marketing, News in Infant Formula Marketing, News 0 0 0

Australia extends infant formula marketing regulations Just Food Richard Siddle Further moves have been made in Australia to promote the public health benefits of breastfeeding with a ruling that prevents the promotion of infant formula for...

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