DRAP told to sample infant formula amid advertising concerns

Mustafa Kamal also backed tougher use of the 2002 breastfeeding statute as senators criticised how formula brands are sold on television.

Health Minister Mustafa Kamal told DRAP to gather infant formula and other breast-milk substitutes for ingredient and safety checks.

The instruction came at a Senate health committee meeting focused on advertising and the Breastfeeding and Child Nutrition Act 2002.

Senators pressed for firmer curbs so firms do not present formula as everyday milk.

A required breastfeeding disclaimer ran on 29 TV channels; one company won an Islamabad High Court stay against the related notice.

No laboratory findings were released at the meeting; only sampling and testing were ordered.

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