The regulations relating to foodstuffs for infants and young children (R 991): A formula for the promotion of breastfeeding or censorship of commercial speech?

Abstract

The article focuses on the issues related to the restrictions placed by the section 15(1) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act on the labeling, advertisement and promotion of infant and follow-up formulae, liquid or powdered milk for infants or young children in South Africa, and how these rules affect the right to freedom of speech. It refers to the Supreme Court of Appeal's judgment in the case of British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Ltd. v Minister of Health.