Regulation of the Law on Promoting Breastfeeding and Supporting Nursing Mothers. Country/Territory Iran, Islamic Republic of Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal, No. 15101, 1 January 1997. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Breastfeeding/infant food Nutrition Consumer protection Governance Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia Abstract The Regulation, which consists of 14 articles, is the Executive Regulation of Law on Promoting Breastfeeding and Supporting Nursing Mothers. The importation of powdered infant formula and infant complementary food is only allowed under supervision of the Ministry of Health. The breastfeeding employed mothers could benefit from up to 1 hour leave per day in duration of breastfeeding. Ministries and all governmental organizations should consider a proper location for breastfeeding. Full text Farsi Website www.dastour.ir References - Legislation Implements Law on Promoting Breastfeeding and Supporting Nursing Mothers. Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 1996 Keyword: Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition, Consumer protection, Governance, Monitoring Source: FAO, FAOLEX