Section 3: Particulars to be inscribed on container

(1) No person shall sell, display for sale consign or deliver any breast-milk substitute or infant formula in a container, unless the container bears a label on which there appears-
(a) in English language and three main Nigerian languages a true statement of the product as to the following matters, that is-
(i) composition;
(ii) required storage condition;
(iii) batch number; and
(iv) expiry date;
(b) on a label marked on or securely attached to the container the following statement-
"Breast milk is the best food for the child as it prevents diarrhoea, chest pain and other diseases"
(2) Any label affixed to any container of a breast-milk substitute or infant formula as required under subsection (1) of this section shall bear directions for use in English language and three main Nigerian languages and such adequate warnings against the health hazards of inappropriate preparation or use.
(3) The statement referred to in subsection (1) of this section shall-
(a) be clearly legible and shall appear conspicuously and in a permanent position on the label;
(b)
specify the name of either the manufacturer, distributor, packer or labeler of the breast-milk substitute or infant formula; and
(c) bear an address at which such person carries on business which shall be clearly shown in all notices, advertisements and other publications used by such person in connection with his business as dealer in breast-milk substitute or infant formula.