Summary of the Code: |
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   1. There should be no advertising of breast milk substitutes or other form of promotion to the general public. |
   2. Manufacturers and distributors should not provide, directly or indirectly, to pregnant women, mother or members of their families, samples of their products, including discount coupons. |
   3. No promotion of products in health care facilities. |
   4. No sales representatives to advise mothers. |
   5. No gifts or personal samples to health workers. |
   6. No words or pictures idealizing artificial feeding, including pictures of infants on the labels of the products. |
   7. Information to health workers should be scientific and factual. |
   8. All information on artificial infant feeding, including the labels, should explain the benefits of breastfeeding, and the costs and hazards associated with artificial feeding. |
   9. Unsuitable products, such as sweetened condensed milk, should not be promoted for babies. |
All products should be of a high quality and take account of the climatic and storage conditions of the country where they are used. |