Section 6, The Breast-Milk Substitutes Act, 2021

(6) The Committee may co-opt any person to attend and participate in its deliberations on any matter but such person shall not vote on any issue for the decision by the Committee. (7) Subject to this Act, the Committee shall report on its activities to the Board of the Food and feed Safety Authority and shall regulate the procedure of its own meeting. 3. (1) A member of the Committee who has any interest, whether direct or indirect in any matter being considered or to be considered by the Committee, shall disclose the nature of his interest to the Committee and the disclosure shall be recorded in the minutes of the Committee and such member shall not take part in any deliberation or decision of the Committee relating to that matter. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a person with a family, professional or business association with a person or entity involved in the manufacturing or distribution of a designated product shall not be a member of the Committee. 8 9 Disclosure of interest. PART III - OBJECTS, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 4. (1) The object for which the Committee is established is to facilitate the implementation and enforcement of this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Committee shall have the following powers and functions- (a) review educational materials submitted under section 23; (b) create regional Committees to carry out the functions of the Committee at the regional level; (c) ensure widespread distribution of and publicity of this Act to persons and entities that may be subject to or affected by its provisions, including - (i) Inspectors designated under this Act; (ii) relevant health workers and their professional associations; (iii) owners and operators of establishments that import, sell, distribute, promote or otherwise market designated products; (iv) owners and operators of media outlets including television and radio stations, websites, and advertising agencies; (v) manufacturers and distributors of designated products (vi) relevant civil society organisations and associations; (vii) relevant government departments. (d) develop materials and procedures necessary for monitoring compliance with this Act; (e) build capacity of Inspectors and other monitors to be able to effectively enforce this Act; (f) develop a procedure for accepting and responding to complaints of suspected violations of this Act; (g) review and evaluate reports of violations or other matters relating to this Act; and (h) issue instructions to Inspectors as to action to be taken against persons believed to be in violation of this Act or the regulations made under it. (i) promote exclusive breast feeding for lactating mothers and providing baby friendly work places. (j) Advocate for 6 months maternity leave (k) the committee shall appoint other staff as may be required for the efficient performance of the functions of the committee. PART IV - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 5. (1) The Committee shall have a Secretariat which shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the 10 11 Objects, Powers and functions of Secretariat o f (2) There shall be an Executive Secretary who shall be a person with proven knowledge and experience in the promotion of breast-feeding and the regulation of the marketing of food products manufactured for infants and young children and the head of the Secretariat and such other staff, including Finance Officer, Administrative officer, Inspectors and other administrative and technical staff as may be required for its efficient performance of the functions of the Committee. (3) The Executive Secretary and other staff of the Secretariat shall be appointed by the Committee upon such terms and conditions as the Committee shall, after consultation with the Minister, determine. 6. Public officers may be seconded or otherwise render assistance to the Secretariat but the Committee may request the withdrawal of any such seconded staff who is unable to carry out assigned functions in a manner satisfactory to the Committee.