7 Jan 2025
🥣FDA Sets New Lead Action Levels for Baby Food Compliance
Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children; Guidance for Industry; Availability
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled "Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children." The guidance establishes action levels for lead in certain processed foods intended for babies and young children less than 2 years old. The guidance is intended to set achievable action levels that will help further reduce lead in the food supply.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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This guidance establishes new action levels for lead in processed food aimed at children, which requires businesses producing such foods to comply with these standards. Failure to meet these levels could lead to enforcement actions, impacting financial operations.