Is the legal framework by itself enough for successful WHO code implementation? A case study from Ethiopia
Arnaud Laillou1, Heran Gerba2, Meseret Zelalem3
1Nutrition Section, UNICEF Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Maternal & Child Nutrition
|August 26, 2020
Summary
Ethiopia
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Food Regulation
- International Trade
Background:
- Ethiopia's growing market attracts infant formula companies.
- Existing regulations aim to control breastmilk substitute (BMS) promotion.
- Concerns exist regarding the comprehensive regulation of BMS marketing.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess strengths and weaknesses of Ethiopian BMS marketing laws.
- Identify gaps in current regulations and monitoring.
- Provide recommendations for improved BMS marketing oversight.
Main Methods:
- Review of Ethiopian laws, standards, and monitoring documents.
- Analysis of regulatory compliance and enforcement mechanisms.
- Assessment of BMS marketing practices and violations.
Main Results:
- Infant formula marketing regulations are comprehensive.
- Marketing of follow-up formulas and complementary foods is underregulated.
- Monitoring and enforcement are limited; numerous violations were observed, including in health facilities and product labeling.
Conclusions:
- Ethiopian BMS marketing regulations require updates to align with international standards.
- Strengthened enforcement and coordination are crucial.
- Revisions are needed to protect breastfeeding practices.
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