Resource Code Access scorecards, legal frameworks, evidence-based responses to industry claims, and guidance for ending inappropriate marketing of breast-milk substitutes UNICEF/UN0281392/Pirozzi Document Global Breastfeeding Scorecard, 2025 Read now Report Countering Industry Arguments Against Code Implementation Guidance for Advocates of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes Read now Report Marketing of breast-milk substitutes National implementation Status report 2024 Read now Page Clarification on sponsorship of health professional and scie WHO & UNICEF guidance for defining corporate sponsorship Learn more Page Protecting Infant and Young Child Nutrition from Industry In A guide to understanding and combatting industry interference and conflicts of interest Learn more Page What I Should Know About ‘the Code’ A guide to implementation, compliance and identifying violations Learn more Page Extending the Protection: Focusing on 0 to 36 Months Addressing toddler milks and cross-promotion Learn more Page What Do You See? You See, They See: Formula milk marketing and infant feeding Learn more Page The Problem With Formula Milk Industry Webinars An Unhealthy Influence on Health Professionals? Should Health Professional Associations Refuse Industry Funding? Learn more Page VIVID Virtual Violations Detector Learn more Page Universal Monitoring and Reporting Form KoboToolbox software for reporting violations Learn more Page NetCode toolkit: monitoring the marketing of breast-milk sub protocol for periodic assessments Learn more Page IBFAN Code Essentials Series This series of booklets supports countries in developing and strengthening measures to control the marketing of breastmilk substitutes. The materials are de Learn more Page International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes a Recommendations for member states of the World Health Organization Learn more Page Introduction to the International Code of Marketing of Breas A free e-course Learn more Page Code Essentials 2 Guidelines for Policy Makers on Implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent WHA resolutions, Second Edition Learn more Page Regional model law for West and Central Africa Regulating the marketing of breastmilk substitutes Learn more Page Marketing of breast-milk substitutes: national implementatio Status Report 2022 Learn more Page Lancet Series on Breastfeeding 2023 Three-paper series outlining the strategies used by commercial formula manufacturers to target parents, health-care professionals, and policy-makers Learn more Page WHO approach on preventing and managing conflicts of interes includes full paper and tool Learn more Page Sponsorship of Health Professional and Scientific Meetings b Information Note Learn more Page How to: A guide to effective nutrition advocacy Field Note, Guide Learn more Page WHO report launch: Scope & impact of digital marketing A webinar Learn more Page Voices of Mothers Video From the Code at 40 Celebration Learn more Page International trade agreements and implementation of the int Frequently asked questions Learn more Page Code Implementation Toolkit Resources for Implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes Learn more Page Launch of the 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding Including the influence of commercial milk formula marketing Learn more Page The International Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes A quick guide summarizing the code and relevant resolutions of the World Health Assembly that help protect breastfeeding around the globe Learn more Report Effective Regulatory Frameworks: Breast-Milk Substitutes Effective regulatory frameworks for ending inappropriate marketing of breast-milk substitutes and foods for infants and children in the WHO European Region Read now Page Marketing of Formula Milk This report - the largest of its kind to date - draws on the experiences of over 8,500 women and 300 health professionals across eight countries. Learn more Report Breastfeeding and prevention of overweight in children Breastfeeding has important benefits throughout a child’s life. It reduces the risk of overweight and protects children from negative health consequences. Read now Page Code FAQ for health workers This FAQ document aims to provide health workers with information on their specific roles and responsibilities in protecting breastfeeding. Learn more Page Code Status Report 2020 These reports provide information on the status of implementing the Code in and by countries. Learn more Page Bangladesh Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS) Act This brief summarizes key provisions in the Bangladesh BMS Act and the roles and responsibilities of key actors to prevent unethical marketing. Learn more Document Advocacy guidance brief: International Code of BMS marketing This is the Collective's Advocacy Guidance Brief for the implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes. Read now Report Breastfeeding and the Code The aggressive marketing of breastmilk substitutes creates a major barrier to breastfeeding. Join us in protecting families from these commercial pressures. Read now Page Don’t Push It: Why the formula milk industry must clean up i Calling on manufacturers and distributors of breastmilk substitutes, investors and governments to help millions of children get the best start in life. Learn more Page Code Status report 2018 These reports provide information on the status of implementing the Code in and by countries. Learn more Report Advocacy brief: Breastfeeding in emergency situations Breastfeeding in emergencies saves lives, but is no easy feat; mothers face immense challenges. Read now Report Midwives and Nurses - supporting breastfeeding worldwide Midwives and nurses playing a vital role in breastfeeding worldwide Read now Report Breastfeeding and early childhood development The gains from early childhood nutrition are forever. Breastfeeding supports healthy growth and protects against life-threatening and chronic illnesses. Read now Report Breastfeeding and gender equality Supporting women to breastfeed is everyone’s responsibility. Breastfeeding programmes can support gender equality and foster women’s empowerment. Read now Page Introductory Course on the Code This comprehensive e-learning course has been prepared in order to reach as many people as possible in a cost-effective and sustained manner. Learn more Page Classification of follow-up formulas as breast-milk substitu This Information Note describes the rationale for the WHO’s interpretation of the definition of breastmilk substitutes Learn more Video Code Webinar Series This series of three webinars is part of the ARCH International BMS Code Toolkit. Watch now Page Guidance on ending inappropriate promotion of foods for... The Guidance aims to protect breastfeeding, prevent obesity and chronic diseases, and to promote a healthy diet. Learn more Page Policy Brief: Protecting breastfeeding to 24 months or beyon This brief highlights the importance of restricting the promotion of breastmilk substitutes through strong policy. Learn more Page NetCode NetCode envisions a world in which all sectors of society are protected from the inappropriate and unethical marketing of breast-milk substitutes. Learn more Page International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes F This FAQ provides easy-to-read detailed information on specific questions related to the Code. Learn more Page Code Status Report 2016 These reports provide information on the status of implementing the Code in and by countries. Learn more Page Policy brief: WHA Resolution on Guidance on Inappropriate... A policy brief that provides background and guidance on advocating against breastmilk substitute marketing. Learn more Page International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes The Code is an international health policy framework for breastfeeding promotion adopted by the World Health Assembly (WHA) of WHO in 1981. Learn more Back to the Toolkit
