Summary
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
Authorisation number(s)
- AA1000534-1
Applications
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| New Party to the Agreement - Bega Nutritionals ( PDF 142.95 KB ) | 19 May 2022 | |
| New Party to the Agreement – Max Biocare ( PDF 772.62 KB ) | 1 Nov 2021 | |
| New Party to the Agreement – Zuru Edge ( PDF 138.77 KB ) | 5 Oct 2021 | |
| Application Received ( PDF 3.39 MB ) | 26 Oct 2020 | |
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Decisions
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Final Determination and Interim Authorisation Decision ( PDF 2.3 MB ) | 27 Jul 2021 | |
| Draft Determination ( PDF 782.79 KB ) | 1 Mar 2021 |
Consultations
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCC to Interested Parties re Draft Determination ( PDF 257.31 KB ) | 1 Mar 2021 | |
| ACCC to Interested Parties re Consultation Process ( PDF 263.85 KB ) | 30 Oct 2020 |
ACCC correspondence
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| ACCC to Interested Parties re Final Determination and Interim Authorisation Decision ( PDF 247.15 KB ) | 27 Jul 2021 | |
| ACCC to Applicant re timing of determination ( PDF 126.43 KB ) | 2 Jun 2021 |
Submissions - before draft decision
Submissions - after draft decision
Pre-decision conferences
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Record of Pre-Decision Conference ( PDF 391.27 KB ) | 13 Apr 2021 | |
| Presentation by Dr Julie Smith & Ors ( PDF 903.71 KB ) | 13 Apr 2021 | |
| Dr Julie Smith - Request for Pre-Decision Conference ( PDF 537.15 KB ) | 15 Mar 2021 | |
| Australian Breastfeeding Association - Request for Pre-Decision Conference ( PDF 538.22 KB ) | 13 Mar 2021 | |
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