The European Commission, the EU's antitrust watchdog, gave green light to the proposed deal after Danone agreed to sell part of its own baby food activities in Belgium and the Netherlands, together with Numico's baby milk and baby drink business in France.
"In view of the remedies offered, I am satisfied that competition will remain vigorous after the merger and that parents will continue to benefit from innovation and fair prices to feed their babies and toddlers," EU Competition commissioner Neelie Kroes said.