Baby milks and the EC

Article Abstract:

A new European Community (EC) directive on baby milk formulas has been adopted. It is starting to influence professionals involved in health care, but they may not all know the implications of the directive. There has been no UK legislation on baby formulas, with marketing being regulated by the code of practice of the Food and Drink Federation, based on the code of the World Health Organisation, and guidelines for composition laid down by the DHSS, all of them voluntary. Under the EC directive, whose regulations are mandatory, nutritional criteria for infant formula and follow-on formula are set down. There are also marketing restrictions. Implications of the legislation are discussed at length.

Health aspects, Legislation, Infant formulas, Legislative process, European Community

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Rosier retirement thanks to EU ruling

Article Abstract:

The effect of a European Court ruling concerning the pension rights of part-time workers in the United Kingdom is discussed, with reference to the circumstances of nurses, one-third of whom work part-time at some time in their life.

Economic aspects, Pensions

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Unions demand 'quite a bit more' than last year

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the Nursing and Midwifery Staffs Negotiating Council's efforts to increase the pay of nursing staff in the National Health Service. The pay of nurses is compared to that of similar professions.

Finance, Economic policy, United Kingdom. National Health Service, Nursing and Midwifery Staffs Negotiating Council

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