Health Minister Orders Testing of Baby Formula Products in Pakistan

Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has directed the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to collect samples of infant formula and other breast milk substitutes and test their ingredients and safety for consumption.

Key points

• Committee Chairman Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti remarked a disclaimer stating, "Mother's Milk is the Best for a Child, " had appeared in on 29 television channels.
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• Senators Anusha Rahman and Shahzaib Durrani pressed stricter enforcement of the law.
• Mustafa Kamal additionally acknowledged the challenges faced by mothers who cannot breastfeed and stated the administration was preparing an to promote breastfeeding.

He issued the directive during a session of the Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, where lawmakers triggered concern concerning formula milk advertising and enforcement of the Breastfeeding and Child Nutrition Act 2002. LHC Seeks Replies on Safety Features in Pakistan's Small Cars.

Senators Anusha Rahman and Shahzaib Durrani pressed stricter enforcement of the law. It restricts the promotion and advertising of breast milk substitutes. They argued that firms should not market infant formula as ordinary milk.

DRAP CEO Dr. Obaidullah informed the committee that the authority regulates infant formula under its rules for alternative medicines and food products.

Committee Chairman Senator Amir Waliuddin Chishti remarked a disclaimer stating, "Mother's Milk is the Best for a Child, " had appeared in on 29 television channels. Nevertheless, a business obtained a stay order from the Islamabad High Court against the relevant notice.

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Chairperson Amberin Jan confirmed the legal challenge and remarked the authority had contacted the Pakistan Broadcasters Association to ensure the disclaimer appeared on other channels.

Mustafa Kamal additionally acknowledged the challenges faced by mothers who cannot breastfeed and stated the administration was preparing an to promote breastfeeding. The minister directed DRAP to test formula products and pressed the relevant authorities to enforce the existing law. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around health Minister Orders Testing of Baby Formula Products in Pakistan point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.