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To
place the health and well-being of infants and young children first at all
times
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To support education about the benefits of breast-feeding
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To ensure that high quality, nutritious infant formula is available for
those who need a breast-milk substitute
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To support governments and communities in efforts to increase public awareness
of sound infant feeding practices
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To recognize that all mothers should enjoy the basic freedom to make their
own decisions about how to feed their babies, with the help of their health
adviser and with access to factual information
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To cooperate with governments and other concerned parties in developing
laws, regulations and standards in accordance with the principles and aim
of the WHO Code
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To encourage government implementation of normal procurement channels for
the purchase of infant formula when needed in maternity wards and hospitals
particularly in developing countries
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To provide a wide variety of suitable foods for infants and young children
as a complement to breast milk or infant formula when either becomes insufficient
for the changing nutritional needs of the growing infant
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To continue to support and carry out scientific and clinical research and
encourage postgraduate education on infant and young child nutrition
For more information about the International Association of Infant Food Manufacturers
see their website.