ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Breast Milk Substitutes (Regulation and Control) (General) Regulations
25. Particulars to be inscribed on container
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
25. Particulars to be inscribed on container
(1)No person shall sell, display for sale, consign or deliver any designated product or a pre-packaged complementary food product in a container, unless the container bears a label on which there appears—(a)in English or Kiswahili language, a true statement of the product as to the following matters—(ii)required storage condition;(iii)date of manufacture;(b)on a label marked on or securely attached to the container the following statement in red bold text against a white background;"WARNING": Breastfeeding is best. Breastfeeding is ideal for the healthy growth and development of infants and young children. It protects against potentially fatal diarrhea, lung infections, and other illness".(2)Any label affixed to any container of a designated product or a pre-packaged complementary food product as required under subregulation (1), shall bear directions for use in English or Kiswahili language and such adequate warnings against the health hazards of inappropriate preparation or use.(3)The statement referred to in subregulation (1) shall—(a)be clearly legible and shall appear conspicuously and in a permanent position on the label;(b)specify the name of either the manufacturer, distributor, packer or labeler of the breast milk substitute or infant formula; and(c)bear a physical address, website address, telephone number, and email address at which such person carries on business which shall be clearly shown in all notices, advertisements and other publications used by such person in connection with his business as dealer in the designated product or a pre-packaged complementary food product.