BSNA News
BSNA statement on Daily Mail article on the use of infant formula and baby foods
BSNA responds to an interview in the Daily Mail this week with Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health President Dr Camilla Kingdon discussing rates of obesity, use of infant formula and commercial babyfoods.
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ACBS launch consultation on ONS policy
The Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances (ACBS) has today launched an open consultation on proposed changes to ACBS policy on oral nutritional supplements (ONS) listed in part XV of the Drug Tariff.
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Medical Nutrition International Industry invite proposals for €30.000 national grant
The Medical Nutrition International Industry (MNI) will award €30.000 to a national initiative or research project for Optimal Nutritional Care. The award will be announced in September 2021.
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Advertising Standards Authority rules against Kendal Nutricare Ltd advertising of infant formula
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has today published a ruling against Kendal Nutricare Ltd, judging that the company has breached legislation on advertising of infant formula, in two of its Facebook posts in May 2020.
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BSNA welcomes publication of new Government early years report: The Best Start in Life: A vision for the 1,001 Critical Days
BSNA responds to the Government's early years development vision, launched today by Andrea Leadsom MP as Chair of the review of the experience of families during the crucial first 1,001 days of their babies’ lives.
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Specialist nutrition industry groups welcome multi-disciplinary approach proposed in newly published 'EU Beating Cancer Plan'
BSNA joins with Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE) and Medical Nutrition Industry (MNI) to welcome the publication of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan this week (3 February) and its focus on building holistic treatment pathways delivered by multi-disciplinary care teams.
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Supply of Specialist Infant Formula in Northern Ireland
Reassurance on temporary delays to distribution of a specialist formula in Northern Ireland
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Supply of formula milk products in the context of Dover travel disruption
We take the opportunity to reassure parents that formula milk products remain available and are unaffected by the current travel disruption in Dover.
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BSNA welcomes the Hospital Food Review as an important step in improving nutritional care for all patients
BSNA members welcome the Independent Review of NHS Hospital Food's report and its recognition that ensuring patients are properly fed and hydrated is a vital part of treatment and recovery for all patients. This has been particularly important for COVID-19 patients, including those on tube feeds and intravenous nutrition.
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