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#07 Why the regulations for marketing of commercial milk formula should be strengthened.

In this episode, Dr Nina Chad from the World Health Organization, Dr Julie Smith from Australian National University and Ms Naomi Hull from Australian Breastfeeding Association, sit down with Professor Mu Li to speak on breastmilk substitutes marketing. Nina introduces the background and gives an overview of the World Health Organisation International code of marketing of breastmilk substitutes, and the challenges the world faces in implementing and enforcing the code. And Julie talks about the situation in Australia, which relies on the formula industry self-regulation instead of government regulation, and how it costs society, families, and the health system. Besides, Naomi tells us about the impact of breastmilk substitutes marketing, highlighting how the formula industry targets health professionals.

Join us to hear from the industry experts' perspectives on this topic. For additional context, check out the related World Health Organisation paper regarding