Mandatory Testing and Strict Limits for Heavy Metals in Baby Food.
This law establishes strict federal limits on toxic heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury) in food specifically marketed for infants and toddlers up to 24 months old, including purees and juices. Manufacturers must implement mandatory testing of final products and environmental monitoring to ensure compliance, providing parents with greater confidence in the safety of their children's diet. The FDA is also granted new authority to mandate recalls of contaminated baby food.
Key points
Sets mandatory federal limits for lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in infant and toddler food, purees, and juices.
Requires manufacturers to conduct rigorous sampling and testing of final products using accredited laboratories.
Grants the FDA mandatory authority to recall contaminated infant and toddler food products from the market.
Establishes uniform national safety standards, overriding differing state or local regulations on these contaminants.
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