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Events in commercial premises infosheet

Could this affect our Baby Friendly accreditation?

October 2017

This resource provides guidance for services considering holding an event (e.g. a clinic or parenting class) in commercial premises (e.g. a supermarket). It goes through key points to think about before deciding to go ahead with the venue, with reference to the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, and explains how venue choices will be taken into account during a Baby Friendly assessment.

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