Brief
May 16 2021
The Bangladesh Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS) Act
This policy brief summarizes the key provisions of the Bangladesh Breastmilk Substitutes, Infant Foods, Commercially Manufactured Complementary Foods, and the Accessories Thereof (Regulation of Marketing) Act (the Bangladesh BMS Act), which was adopted by Parliament in 2013 and sup
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
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.
Presentation
May 16 2021
Media Scan presentation: Thailand
This media scan conducted in Thailand is based on a review of print, online and broadcast advertisements and news and posts on Facebook that mention breastmilk substitutes, bottles and dummies, and breastfeeding. The scan highlighted numerous violations of the BMS Code.
Report
May 16 2021
Media Scan: Cambodia
The BMS industry uses advertisements and news articles in the media to promote its products. This media scan of Cambodia conducted in 2015 highlights the prevalence of these promotional efforts, which often violate the BMS Code.