The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992

The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods Act, 1992 was enacted to regulate the production, supply, and distribution of infant food products in India, and to promote breastfeeding as the best form of nutrition for infants. The Act establishes a code of conduct for manufacturers and distributors of infant food products, and prohibits the advertisement of such products to the general public. It also requires manufacturers and distributors to label their products appropriately and provide detailed information on the contents of the product. The Act provides for penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment.