Nestle -- Infant Formula Controversy Nestle has been accused of providing products to third world mother's that seriously violate the health of their children. It is not the products themselves that harm the health of the children. In fact, if they are used correctly, the Nestle formulas can serve as a nutritious supplement to an infant's diet. However, many of the third world mothers are unable to use the products correctly

The workers had essentially no recourse if the Thai government was not willing to prosecute their case. The baby formula case does not likely result is illegal actions, but some of the marketing practices undertaken by Nestle can be considered unlawful in light of the World Health Organization's International Code of Marketing Breast Milk Substitutes. Nestle made a commitment to adhere to this code in their Infant Formula Charter. Yet,

Nestle infant milk formula case, in the moral tradition of Kant's categorical imperative. Firstly, I will outline the facts surrounding the Nestle infant milk formula case, and then give a brief definition and description of the categorical imperative. Finally, I will use three main criteria to determine if Nestle's actions in the infant milk formula case can be considered moral, according to the categorical imperative. Before beginning the analysis of

Governments in these developing countries also may have issues with foreign companies expanding within their borders. Lastly, establishing local suppliers, and the infrastructure required for these suppliers, may be a challenge, especially for those they develop from the ground up. Strategic Posture: Nestle's mission statement is simple. "Good Food, Good Life'. That mission is to provide consumers with the best tasting, most nutritious choices in a wide range of food and beverage

While "technically" it is the responsibility of the individual mother regarding feeding the formula, it is also true that as her milk dries up, the baby becomes dependent on the formula, whether the family can afford it or not. Perhaps the proper role would be to reinvest back into the Third World, both in education and technology, to find a way that the basic issues surrounding the use of the

There was also a tainted milk outbreak that affected more than three hundred thousand Chinese children. The products were found to have traces which are very minute. This has led to the delisted of nestle products from china. This is a very big blow to nestle as a company since it has lost a big population which as a consumer of its products. This means that the ethical dilemma