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Section 20, The Breast-Milk Substitutes Act, 2021

Status not yet checkedThe Breast-Milk Substitutes Act, 2021, Sierra Leone

(1) In addition to the requirements of section 24, amanufacturer or distributor shall not sell or offer for sale a bottle or teat unless the package or label affixed thereto indicates in a clear, conspicuous and easily readable manner, primarily in English, indicating - (a) the words, "IMPORTANT NOTICE" in capital statement - "Breastfeeding is best. Breast milk is the ideal food for the healthy growthand development of infants and young children. It protects against diarrhea and other illnesses;" (b) the statement in a clear, conspicuous and easily readable manner primarily in English indicating- "WARNING: It is important for your baby's health that you follow the cleaning and sterilisation instructions very carefully. If you use a feeding bottle, your baby may no longer want to feed from the breast" (c) instructions for cleaning and sterilisation in words and graphics; (d) a statement explaining that feeding with a cup is more hygienic than bottle feeding; (e) a warning that children should not be left to self-feed and that extended contact with sweetened liquids, including infant formula may cause severe tooth decay; and (f) the name and national address of the manufacturer or the distributor.

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