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A guidance page for businesses on their legal duty to allow breastfeeding on their premises and the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland accreditation scheme. It explains the law under the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 and Equality Act 2010, the benefits of joining the scheme, and how to sign up through local NHS health boards.