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  • About the WHO Code

    The process, requirements for the Ministry, review and evaluation of the WHO Code in New Zealand.
  • Background to the breast-milk substitutes code

    New Zealand adopted the International Code in 1983. A voluntary, self-regulatory implementation and monitoring process was set up in 1997.
  • Breast-milk substitute publications

    Publications relating to breast-milk publications.
  • Breast-milk substitute questions and answers

    Questions and answers relating to breast milk substitutes and the WHO Code.
  • WHO International Code

    Read the code in its entirety, this page also has links to a Q&A.
  • Code of practice for health workers

    The Health Workers’ Code represents part of the New Zealand response to international recommendations and the Ministry’s strategic objectives.
  • Infant Nutrition Council Code of Practice for the Marketing of Infant Formula in New Zealand

    The Infant Nutrition Council (INC) Code of Practice (2012) applies to the marketing of infant formula products suitable for infants up to 12 months.
  • Commerce Commission authorisation to extend marketing restrictions

    Information pertaining to an extension of a commerce commission decision relating to breast milk substitutions for children aged 6-12 months.

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