Report

May 16 2021

The baby brands turning Indonesian Instagram into free formula ads

In this in-depth investigative report, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism documents how multinational baby formula companies, such as Nestlé and Danone, are using social media to market to consumers in South East Asia in ways that raise serious concerns they may violate the BMS Code. 

Brief

May 16 2021

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Legislation to Protect Breastfeeding in Viet Nam: A Stronger Decree 21 Can Improve Child Nutrition and Reduce Stunting

Adopted in 2006, Decree 21 aimed to support optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) by limiting how and where breast milk substitutes can be promoted.

Brief

May 16 2021

Why National Policies Should Support Breastfeeding: The Benefits of Breast Milk vs. Infant Formula

Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is the single most effective intervention for preventing child deaths.

 
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