Hi Kris
The International Code has little to say about choosing an infant formula product.  In a nutshell, it says choose one that conforms to the Codex Alimentarius.  Most national standards for infant formula are based on the Codex.  In Australia, women are advised to choose a formula based on price alone (given that there is no evidence that any of the 'premium' or 'gold' ingredient has been demonstrated to reduce the risks associated with exposure to infant formula in term infants
Nina Berry
Australai
On 17/05/2011, at 11:55 PM, Kris & Kev Kiley wrote:

>  Hi,
>       Does anyone have a succinct, easily understood way of explaining
> the WHO code to lay people to help them decide which products to use,
> if
> and when they are needed?  Thanks, Kris Kiley, RNC, IBCLC
> 
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