Infant Formula Laws Ireland
Council Directive 92/52/EEC (OJ L 179, 1.7.1992, p. 129) of 18 June 1992 on infant formulae and follow-on formulae intended for export to third countries “Is the government really going to support this, and how is it going to reconcile that with the support of the dairy industry and reconcile that with the huge quantities of infant formula and infant formula ingredients exported from this country?” They say their Cow & Gate Baby Club is a way “to help create an environment where all parents feel informed and supported on all matters related to infant feeding,” a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement. China`s thirst for reliable imports of infant milk has led to an opening for Irish producers. Council Directive 92/52/EEC stipulates that some of the rules on the composition and labelling of infant formulae and follow-on formulae within the EU also apply to exports of these products to third countries. In addition, the Council Resolution of 18 June 1992 on the marketing of breast-milk substitutes in third countries by producers established in the Community contains measures to support appropriate marketing practices for breast-milk substitutes in third countries. Restrictions include phasing out the use of most nutrition and health claims on infant formula. The impact will be felt as product labels become clearer. Declarations that use services related to individual nutrients are also not allowed*. For example, the composition of infant formula cannot be linked to the benefits of breast milk, immune system or gut health (not in presentation, labelling or advertising). However, if there is a new scientific development, this science can be passed on to medical professionals. Ireland has the second most carbon-efficient milk production in the world, after New Zealand, which is also a world leader in infant formula production, so we could do better than Dr Smith`s average of 4kg in terms of cow intake. “There`s a reason the industry spends $5 billion a year on marketing, and that`s to encourage women to choose formula over breast milk.” No point-of-sale advertising, special announcements, promotions, discount coupons, sales or distribution of baby starter samples. As for Mr Arthur, if the formula is not produced in Ireland, it will be produced elsewhere and Ireland`s carbon footprint for dairy is one of the best in the world, with farmers constantly investing in improving their carbon footprint.
“False and misleading messages about formula feeding are a significant barrier to breastfeeding, which we know is best for babies and mothers,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. Infant formulae and follow-on formulae must not contain individual pesticide residues in quantities exceeding 0,01 mg/kg of the product ready for consumption or reconstituted in accordance with the manufacturer`s instructions. Ireland exports 150,000 tonnes of infant formula per year, with six global infant formula manufacturers based here for the quality of our dairy products. Through Enterprise Ireland, the Irish taxpayer directly subsidizes infant formula manufacturers. €13.2 million has been disbursed by Enterprise Ireland to six formula companies in Ireland since 2014, an Enterprise Ireland spokesperson confirmed in an emailed statement. Infant containers must bear a clear label indicating: the superiority of breastfeeding; Warnings about the health hazards of improper use of the device and a statement that the device should only be used on the recommendation of a health care professional. China absorbs 33% of our infant formula; In 2008, the domestic infant formula industry was hit by the melamine scandal, in which powdered milk was treated with a plastic additive that led to hospitalization, kidney failure and even death of some babies. Forty years after the introduction of a WHO advertising code to limit the marketing of infant formula, Ireland produces 13% of the world`s supply. But in an era marked by climate change, the environmental impact of the infant formula industry is being felt. Ellie O`Byrne reports that governments have a responsibility to provide “objective and consistent” information on child nutrition.
In January last year, Nestlé announced that its new global research centre in Ireland would focus on developing innovations in milk-based maternal and infant formula for the global market. The guidelines, which relate to infant formula produced in Ireland, take into account the complex legislation that currently governs the marketing communication of these products to health professionals. Dr. Commenting on the WHO/UNICEF report, Liz OâSullivan, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition at Dublin University of Technology and a member of the Baby Feeding Law Group Ireland, said Irish women are also targeted by infant milk companies. “Although Ireland is not among the countries examined in this study, we face many of the same challenges as families in other countries. For example, baby clubs run by the formula industry and excessive marketing and advertising of products for infants over six months of age are common in Ireland,” said Dr OâSullivan.