MARKETING (BREAST-MILK SUBSTITUTES) ACT

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LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA 

MARKETING (BREAST-MILK SUBSTITUTES) ACT

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ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1. Prohibition of importation, sale, etc., of breast-milk substitutes.
2. Promoting sale of breast-milk substitute or infant formula.
3. Particulars to be inscribed on container.
4. Prohibition against giving of labels, etc.
5. Publication of advertisement for breast-milk substitute and infant formula.
6. Duty to promote and protect breast-feeding.
7. Prohibition against use of facility of health care delivery system.
8. Prescribed quality.
9. Laboratory analysis.
10. Power to search.
11. Penalties.
12. Forfeiture.
13. Regulations.
14. Interpretation.
15. Short title.

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MARKETING (BREAST-MILK SUBSTITUTES) ACT

An Act to provide for the control of the importation, sale, advertisement, distribution, or offer as sample or gift of breast-milk substitutes or infant formula to members of the public.

[1990 No. 41.]

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[Commencement.] [30th December, 1990]                 

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