What is Nestlés position regarding the age of marketing of its complementary (weaning) foods?
Nestlé fully supports the May 2001 WHA Resolution 54.2, which changed the recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding from 4 – 6 month to 6 months, thereafter introducing complementary foods while recommending continued breast feeding for as long as possible. Thus we implement this resolution in the same way as we implement the WHO Code and we have completed label changes on complementary foods to follow the 6-months recommendation. In addition, to reflect the WHO mandated “Expert Consultation on the Optimum Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding”, we also advise mothers to consult their health professional on the appropriate age for the introduction of complementary food, since the needs of each baby varies. Nestlé is the only company manufacturing infant formula and complementary foods to have taken this step.
