Whilst Nestlé Mexico has never received any such allegations directly, the company has investigated allegations made in campaign materials from organisations which contend that Nestlé purposefully violates the Code. In relation to Nestlé Mexico, the following are the most common allegations, which, after investigation, were shown to be untrue:

Allegation: "Mothers in Mexico receive free supplies of infant formula from Nestlé."

Fact: Nestlé does not give free supplies, but does sell infant formula to hospitals, and the government gives it to mothers who need it (see interview Dr. Jorge A. Cardona).

Allegation: "Mothers in Mexico are given educational materials from Nestlé that promote infant formula."

Fact: The only educational material printed by Nestlé that is intended for mothers is a booklet called "I Breastfeed My Baby" and it is distributed by health professionals only. The booklet encourages breastfeeding and infant formula is not even mentioned. The booklet has proved popular and Nestlé is asked to print a new run of 50 000 copies every two years for distribution by health professionals. Apart from the Government, this makes Nestlé one of the largest single producers of breastfeeding promotion materials in Mexico.

Allegation: "Labels on Nestlé infant formula do not show the ‘Important Notice’ as required by Article 9 of the WHO Code."

Fact: All labels on Nestlé infant formula products in Mexico contain the Important Notice (Aviso Importante) as required by the Code. Indeed all labels have been developed in close consultation with the WHO itself.