Founded in 1979, the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) is a global coalition of nearly 200 citizen groups in more than 100 countries.
Joined September 2023
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May 22
The 2026 WHO Code Status Report is out. Produced by @who , @unicef and IBFAN, this report is essential reading for policy-makers, health advocates and all those working to protect families from predatory marketing. Full report: iris.who.int/handle/10665/38…
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May 21
45 years ago, the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes was adopted to protect babies. The crisis unfolding today shows exactly why it still matters. Find out more: ibfan.org/ibfan-wha79-contam…
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May 20
IBFAN is in Geneva for the #WHA79, bringing to the global stage an urgent message: the infant formula contamination crisis is not an isolated incident, it is a systemic failure that demands an immediate global response. More: ibfan.org/ibfan-wha79-contam…
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May 8
Codex Labelling – risky proposals for emergencies. IBFAN opposes flexible labelling during emergencies.
Learn More: ibfan.org/codex-labelling-ri…
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Apr 13
This open letter calls for an end to the Nestlé-UNU partnership and raises concerns about conflicts of interest in nutrition education and professional development.
Read the letter and add your signature by visiting ibfan.org/call-to-end-nestle…
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Feb 6
#EB158 - IBFAN Statement at the 158th Executive Board Meeting- Item 25: Maternal, infant and young child nutrition. 🔗 Find out more about IBFAN’s participation at EB158 on our website: ibfan.org/who-158th-executiv…
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Feb 6
IBFAN is present at the 158th Session of the WHO Executive Board (EB158), in Geneva, from 2 to 7 February 2026. 🔗 Find out more about IBFAN’s participation at EB158 on our website: ibfan.org/who-158th-executiv…
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Jan 29
Recall of baby food challenges a sector where safety comes at a premium ft.trib.al/cJBhJn8 | opinion
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Jan 31
WHO’s 158th Executive Board – IBFAN calls for Resolution to tackle intrinsic contamination of formula.
🔗 Read more: ibfan.org/who-158th-executiv…
#IBFAN #WHO #EB158
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Jan 20
IBFAN WEBINAR on food safety with Yasmine Motarjemi, Nestlé Whistleblower.
📍 21 january 2026
📍 11.00 - 12.30 CET
✅ Participation requires advance registration:
ibfan.org/ibfan-webinar-on-f…
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Jan 19
IBFAN WEBINAR on Food Safety with Yasmine Motarjemi, Nestlé Whistleblower
ibfan.org/ibfan-webinar-on-f…
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8 Dec 2025
ByHeart & Botulism: Serious food safety failings expose online marketing risks
ibfan.org/byheart-botulism/
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7 Dec 2025
Conversation with #CodeHero - Dr. Adriano Cattaneo, a retired epidemiologist and #IBFAN member!
youtu.be/-pFHAVZkN_Q?si=7BIU…
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7 Dec 2025
Yesterday, 6 December, we said goodbye to Adriano Cattaneo — a leading voice for breastfeeding, ethics and children’s rights. Deep gratitude for his immense legacy. 🤍
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24 Nov 2025
Sugar scandal: in Africa, Nestlé is still putting profit ahead of babies’ health - Nestlé’s double standards exposed once more in Africa
ibfan.org/sugar-scandal-in-a…
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11 Nov 2025
🌍 Climate Crisis intensifies water scarcity – Nestlé’s water scandals.🔗 Full Statement on IBFAN’s website: bit.ly/nestles-water-scandal…
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29 Sep 2025
IBFAN raises important concerns about partnerships with breast pump manufacturers, including Medela, and their foundations.
🔍 Learn more at ibfan.org/ibfan-statement-me…
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19 Aug 2025
𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭: How to use AI and crowdsourcing to sustain Code monitoring and enforcement to protect breastfeeding (and live Q&A). Date & Time: August 27
10:00 am GMT-3 | 02:00 pm GMT 1 | 08:00 pm GMT 7
Register here: bit.ly/Code-Chat
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