Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) – President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a Law “On Supporting Breastfeeding and Food Requirements for Infants and Young Children”.

In accordance with the Law, the promotion of breastfeeding is carried out through the systematic conduct by health authorities and other organizations of awareness-raising activities among the population.

Also, in order to create conditions for breastfeeding of children in public institutions and organizations, bus stations, airports and railway stations, cultural and entertainment institutions, specially designated places should be organized.

According to the Act, the promotion of breast-milk substitute products for infants and young children is not permitted.

Any information on breast-milk substitute products should indicate the benefits and superiority of breast milk.

At the same time, according to the Law, produced and imported food products for infants and young children, intended for sale on the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan, must be certified and meet the quality and safety requirements.