Talking Points
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. I offer comments on 3 area: the conflict of
Interest, World Health Organization’s Framework for Engagement with non-State Actors
(FENSA) and Implementation of 69.9.
Conflict of Interest
• Nestlé believes that partnership with business is critical for achieving Agenda
2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. We appreciate the intent to
develop an approach to the management of Conflicts of Interest (COI) that is
consistent with the WHO Framework for Engagement with non-State Actors
(FENSA).
• Ultimately, though it is up to sovereign Member States to decide who to
engage with and on what terms. Member States are in the best position to
make individual assessments, based on national context and domestic law,
as to what engagements are both appropriate and in the best interests of their
respective countries
FENSA
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We strongly support the implementation of the Framework of Engagement with
non-State Actors (FENSA) in a way that enables partnerships, while protecting
the integrity of the WHO.

•

While reasonable steps to avoid conflicts of interests should be taken, FENSA
should not be an obstacle to constructive collaboration where non-State Actors
can make a meaningful contribution to public health objectives.

FENSA
•

We strongly support the implementation of the Framework of Engagement with
non-State Actors (FENSA) in a way that enables partnerships, while protecting
the integrity of the WHO.

•

While reasonable steps to avoid conflicts of interests should be taken, FENSA
should not be an obstacle to constructive collaboration where non-State Actors
can make a meaningful contribution to public health objectives.

Implementation of 69.9
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We remain concerned about the Guidance and its recommendations.

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The focus should be on the outcome, i.e. improving the nutrition status in
countries.

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We believe that to significantly increase breastfeeding rates and promote healthy
diets, the Guidance when implemented by Member States should consider other
important measures other than simply recommending additional restrictions on
the promotion of commercial baby food.