Description of Conduct
The INC sought re-authorisation for current and future manufacturers in, and importers into, Australia of infant formula to make and give effect to the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement (MAIF Agreement). The MAIF Agreement is a voluntary self-regulatory code of conduct which governs the marketing of infant formula for infants up to 12 months. It constitutes Australia's official application of the World Health Organisation's International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes.
On 1 March 2021, the ACCC issued a draft determination proposing to re-authorise the MAIF Agreement. The ACCC held a Pre-Decision Conference on 13 April 2021 to allow interested parties to express their views on the condition being considered and the re-authorisation generally.
On 27 July 2021, the ACCC issued a final determination granting re-authorisation to the arrangements until 31 August 2024. Public documents, including the final determination, are available below.
An indicative timetable is set out below:
|
Indicative date |
Stage in assessment process |
|
26 October 2020 |
Lodgement of application and supporting submission. |
|
30 October 2020 |
Public consultation process begins. |
|
1 March 2021 |
Draft determination. |
|
March/April 2021 |
Public consultation on draft determination. |
|
13 April 2021 |
Pre-Decision Conference. |
|
April/May 2021 |
Applicants respond to issues raised in the public consultation process. |
|
27 July 2021 |
Final determination. |
Applicant(s)
- Infant Nutrition Council Limited
Applications
Decisions
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Final Determination and Interim Authorisation Decision | ||
| Draft Determination |
Consultations
Reporting
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Parties withdrawn from the agreement |