THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has urged the national government to strengthen regulations on products meant for children’s consumption, particularly breast milk substitutes, to address the country’s worsening malnutrition crisis.
THE United Nations Children’s Fund has urged the national government to strengthen regulations on products meant for children’s consumption, particularly breast milk substitutes, to address the country’s worsening malnutrition crisis.
The organization pointed out that agencies like the Food and Drug Administration are key in making sure children’s products meet safety standards, especially in enforcing the Philippine Milk Code. The National Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, or Executive Order 51, oversees not only the quality of breast milk substitutes and supplements but also the marketing practices and materials of the companies.
“To ensure infants receive safe and sufficient nutrition, it is essential to protect and promote breastfeeding while providing the public with accurate, consistent, and objective information about the appropriate use of breast milk substitutes, supplements, and related products,” Unicef said.
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