What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1019.
Baby Food Safety: Less Toxic Elements in Infant and Toddler Food
This act aims to enhance the safety of infant and toddler food. It introduces new limits for toxic elements like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in products for children up to 36 months old. Manufacturers will be required to regularly test their products and publicly report the results, and mandatory recalls will be implemented for products exceeding the set standards. Additionally, the act includes a public awareness campaign for parents and funding for research into methods of minimizing heavy metals in crops.
Key points
New, lower limits for toxic elements (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury) in infant and toddler food.
Baby food manufacturers must regularly test their products and publicly disclose the results.
Mandatory recalls for products that exceed the established toxic element limits.
Public awareness campaign for parents about the risks of toxic elements in baby food.
Funding for research into agricultural methods to reduce heavy metal levels in crops.
Status:
Expired
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