In which of the following years, India adopted the Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles, and Infant Foods (IMS) Act? 

Correct option is A

The correct answer is 1992.

• The Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles, and Infant Foods (IMS) Act, 1992 was introduced by the Government of India to regulate the production, supply, and distribution of infant milk substitutes, feeding bottles, and infant foods.
• The primary aim of the act was to protect breastfeeding and ensure the health and nutrition of infants.

Objectives of the IMS Act:

• Promotion of Breastfeeding: The act aims to discourage the use of infant milk substitutes and promote breastfeeding for optimal infant health.
• Regulation of Marketing Practices: Prohibits the advertisement and promotion of infant milk substitutes and feeding bottles to prevent misleading claims.
• Labeling Requirements: Ensures proper labeling on infant foods, specifying that breastfeeding is the best for infants.
• Prohibition of Donations: Prevents donations of infant milk substitutes and feeding bottles to healthcare facilities to avoid indirect promotion.