Expanding Access and Safety Standards for Donor Human Milk Banks.
This law aims to improve the safety and availability of pasteurized donor human milk, especially for high-risk infants. It authorizes federal grants to expand the emergency capacity of nonprofit milk banks during crises and allows WIC program funds to support milk collection and storage activities. The government will also launch a public campaign to raise awareness about the safety and benefits of donor milk.
Key points
Federal grants are established to help nonprofit milk banks increase supplies, staffing, and equipment to handle rapid demand increases or shortages, particularly during emergencies.
State agencies can now use funds from the WIC nutrition program to support the collection, storage, and transfer of donated human milk to registered banks.
The FDA is mandated to develop new safety standards and guidance for the processing, storage, and transfer of donor human milk within 18 months.
A national public awareness campaign will educate parents, clinicians, and WIC participants about the safety and benefits of using donor human milk from regulated banks.
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