Baby formula prices significantly higher in Greece, watchdog says

The prices of baby formula in Greece are significantly higher compared to other European countries, based on a price comparison survey carried out by the country's Hellenic Competition Commission in November.

The results of the survey were published n Tuesday in the commission's latest newsletter, which takes stock of its work for 2023. The survey focused on baby formula for children from 0 to 6 months and from 6 to 12 months in the basic series (excludes formula with extra features, such as vitamins etc.), due to the necessity of consumption at these ages, in cases where powdered milk is chosen over breast-feeding.

"Milk is the only food (and source of water) for the infant and therefore its only means of survival, from birth to the first four months of its life. It is also recommended as his basic food from five to eight months, while it must continue to be included...