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Mother’s Milk Substitutes (Control of Sale and Distribution) Act, 1992 (Act No. 39 of 2049).

Country/Territory
Nepal
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the control of sale and distribution of mother’s milk substitutes.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Breastfeeding/infant food Institution Internal trade Packaging/labelling Standards Certification Offences/penalties Nutrition
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on such date as His Majesty’s Government may, by a notification in the Nepal Gazette, appoint.
Abstract

This Act aims at promoting breast feeding and controlling the sale and distribution of infant food.

Full text
English
Website
www.lexadin.nl

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Mother’s Milk Substitutes (Control of Sale and Distribution) Regulation, 1994.

Legislation | Nepal | 1994

Keyword: Breastfeeding/infant food, Certification, Internal trade, Packaging/labelling, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX