Health groups demand stricter regulation for sugary toddler milks and formulas in Australia due to voluntary industry agreements' ineffectiveness.

Health groups call for crackdown on sugary toddler milks and formulas amid social media-driven popularity. Australia's AMA president Professor Steve Robson says current voluntary industry agreements are ineffective, excluding formulas and milks targeted at toddlers aged 12 months to 3 years, which often contain sugar and offer little benefit. AMA wants tougher rules for manufacturers.

July 13, 2024
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