The Nestle debate

[Fee_B77]

A few years ago I believe there was some controversy over Nestle providing impoverished women in other countries with milk discouraging breast feeding until they were no longer to do so. As far as I can remember they then proceeded to charge the women for further milk fully aware of the difficulties that would bring. Was this a myth? Is it still going on? Where can I find out if companies are operating fairly?

Many thanks, please excuse my ignorance if this is not true.

[Ethel]

Google 'Nestle Baby Milk Africa' and you will get many results, including this one:

http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Project%20Ce nsored/CensoredNews_1977.html

[Trotbot]

The baby milk manfacturers are forcing the Philippine Govt to abandon proposed law that mirrors the manufacturers own code of conduct signed in the USA, under threat of trade sanctions imposed by the US Govt.