"The NCT has been given a clear view from LACORS (the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services that some infant formula packaging currently on store shelves is illegal under current regulations.
In order for it to be removed from sale there needs to be a prosecution or threatened prosecution. Local Trading Standards Officers are the people who would bring a prosecution, but to do this they need to receive large numbers of complaints from across the UK.
Would you help? This is your chance to make a real difference.
Next time you are in a supermarket or chemist, check out the infant formula packs (this formula is labelled as ?suitable from birth?) and read the wording.
The wording we are informed is illegal is
? Formulated to be nutritionally close to breastmilk
? With omega 3 LCP,s
? Closer Than Ever to Breastmilk
? Inspired by breastmilk
You may find other wording which is similar.
Send photos or a description to your trading standards office (you can locate your nearest using this link)
Scotland www.scotss.org.uk/scotss2.htm
England www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/consumers/clegis.cfm
Wales www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/env_services/tradingstandards/
N Ireland www.detini.gov.uk/cgi-bin/get_builder_page?page=61&site=9&parent=110
Channel islands www.gov.je/EconomicDevelopment/TradingStandards/
With a note to say
?These packs were on display in my local xxxxxxx on date xxxxx and I believe them to be illegal under current legislation because of the wording on the packs.
Please note the words
[INSERT WORDING ON PACK]
My information is that this wording is likely to be illegal. Please would you follow this up for me and let me know the outcome. ?
They will do the rest. You don?t need to explain why you think it is illegal or comment any further ? just report it. The body from whom local TSOs take their lead has already advised us that this packaging is illegal. Your letter will push them to act."