Open for public consultation: WHO draft information note
Deadline: 17 October 2022
A World Health Organization (WHO) draft Information Note is open for public consultation
In response to queries received from various associations regarding what does or does not count as corporate sponsorship of health professional and scientific meetings (sponsorship), WHO has drafted a statement clarification on the Sponsorship of Health Professional and Scientific Meetings by Companies that Market Foods for Infants and Young Children.
Consultation for this document is now open. WHO especially invites comments about:
- Clarity and relevance
- Relevant issues not addressed or that require further explanation
- Setting-specific or contextual issues that should be considered or addressed
- Implications for implementation or feasibility
The purpose of this online consultation is to gather relevant information from affected stakeholders and civil society to ensure the clarification is fit-for-purpose, acceptable and feasible, and to identify potential unintended consequences of this clarification for the implementation of WHO Guidance on Ending the Inappropriate Promotion of Foods for Infants and Young Children welcomed by the welcomed by the 69th World Health Assembly.
Learn more and comment
The deadline for providing feedback is 17 October 2022. Read the draft content and submit feedback via the WHO website.