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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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