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The Online Citizen Asia Most baby formula health claims not backed by science: study AFP

The most common claims were that formula supports brain development, strengthens immune systems and helps growth.

Most baby formula health claims not backed by science: study

PARIS - The vast majority of health claims used to advertise baby formula worldwide are not supported by rigorous scientific evidence, a study said Thursday, leading researchers to urge the breast milk substitutes be sold in plain packaging.

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The study comes a week after a group of doctors and scientists called for a regulatory crackdown on the $55-billion formula industry for "predatory" marketing, which they said exploits the fears of new parents to convince them not to breastfeed.

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The vast majority of health claims touted by baby formulas are not based on any solid scientific research, according to a study published Thursday, whose authors claim…

PARIS, Feb 16, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - The vast majority of health claims used to advertise baby formula worldwide are not