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| INTERNATIONAL FORMULA COUNCIL FACT SHEET The International Formula Council (IFC) is an international association of manufacturers and marketers of formulated nutrition products (e.g., infant formulas and adult nutritionals) whose members are predominantly based in North America. It was formed in 1998 through the consolidation of the Infant Formula Council (founded in 1970) and the Enteral Nutrition Council (founded in 1983). IFC members support the American Academy of Pediatrics’ position that breastfeeding is the preferred method of feeding infants, and if a mother cannot or chooses not to breastfeed, or discontinues breastfeeding prior to 1 year or chooses to supplement -- an iron-fortified infant formula is recommended. IFC members are committed to assuring that the highest quality product reaches the consumer. They further recognize their special obligation to consumers to provide products that are both safe and nutritious, and which can be used with utmost confidence. Members are: Abbott Nutrition; Mead Johnson Nutritionals; Nestle Nutrition - USA; and Wyeth Nutrition. |