Close loopholes in the law surrounding the marketing of formula milks

Closed 1,099 signatures

What the petition asks

There is a robust International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes, however the UK chose to only implement parts of this code, not the full code. This has left loopholes in the law enabling formula companies to continue marketing to parents with infants aged 6 months and under.

It is estimated that an increase in breastfeeding could save the UK upwards of £40 million per year just in the treatment of 5 illnesses, illnesses that would be less prevalent with an increase in breastfeeding. Breastfeeding reduces the risks of gastroenteritis, inner ear infections, respiratory infections, asthma, allergies, diabetes and obesity for children. It also reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancers for the breastfeeding woman. Health benefits that cannot be ignored.

Timeline

26 Oct 2015	Petition opened for signatures
26 Apr 2016	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,099

Status Closed

Opened 26 Oct 2015

Closed 26 Apr 2016

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