Code of Ethics for Marketing of Infant Foods and Related Products
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National Committee on the Code Vetting Committee
Disciplinary CommitteeState Committee
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National Committee on the CodeMaking recommendations for the control of
marketing of infant foods and related products
Reviewing and revising the Code of Ethics for the marketing of infant foods and related Products whenever necessary
Making recommendations for the formulation of policies for the protection, promotion and supporting breastfeeding
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Vetting CommitteeVetting information materials and product
labels related to designated products and complementary foods
Approving vetted information materialsMaking recommendations on amendments
of provisions pertaining to products under the scope of the Code, in the Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985
Such other duties as may deemed necessary by the National Committee on the Code
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Disciplinary CommitteeCoordinating investigations on specific
complaints on alleged violations of the CodeDetermining the validity of complaintsReviewing monitoring reports from state
committees on alleged violationsTaking appropriate disciplinary actionsSuch other duties as may deemed necessary
by the National Committee on the Code
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State Committee of the CodeForming a code monitoring team at state levelMonitoring activities with the aim of identifiying
non-compliance to the Code at state and district level
Analyses monitoring reports received from the state code monitoring team
Investigating all complaints on possible violations of the Code
Submitting findings of investigations to the national Disciplinary Committee for appropriate action
Implementing appropriate actions as necessary
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Appeal
All appeal should be submitted to the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee
within a period of 1 month from the date of notification.
Thereafter, the decision of the Disciplinary Committee is final
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Taken to Task
Any one or a combination of the following penalties will be imposed depending on the
seriousness and frequency of the violations of the Code
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PenaltyWritten warning with copies of the parent
company and Chairman of the State Committee on the Code
Suspension of vetting of all new materials for one to two years
Notification to WHO and UNICEFNotification to the International Association of
Infant Food ManufacturersPress ReleaseBlack-listing such ommision of the relevent
company from future tenders for a period of time
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Non Compliance
For non-compliance by health professionals and
health personnel, written reprimand will be issued by the chairman of the Disciplinary Committee to the health professionals and
health personnel concerned, with copies to the relevant
professional or licensing bodies and their employers, if any.
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Violations of the Code 2010 - 2011
Dutch Lady Milk IndustriesFontera Brands (M) Sdn Bhd (ANMUM)Mead Johnson Nutrition Sdn BhdDanone Dumex (M) Sdn BhdNestle Products Sdn Bhd
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SAMPLES OF VIOLATIONS
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