6. Functions, duties and powers of committee:
The functions, duties and  powers of the committee shall be as follows, subject to the approved policies of
the Government of Nepal:
(a) To supervise, as prescribed, the compliance with this Act,
(b) To make recommendation for making investigation and instituting a case against the manufacturer, distributor or health worker who violates the provisions of this Act,
(c) To consider a request for the provision of any product as a grant, and accept or reject such request, as prescribed,
(d) To consider a request made by the health workers to obtain assistance from manufacturers or distributors for research works,
scholarships, participation in professional symposia or conferences or for holding such symposia or conferences, and accept or reject
such request, as prescribed,
(e) To review the labels submitted by the manufacturers and distributors and approve those labels which are in conformity with the provisions
of this Act,
(f) To coordinate the activities related with the publicity of information and educational materials on infant food,
(g) To formulate a national policy for the protection and promotion of breastfeeding,
(h) To form sub-committees, as per necessity, for purposes of implementation, supervision and control.