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California Law Requires Heavy Metals Testing and Disclosure for Baby Foods

Posted on November 1, 2024
  • In October 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law California’s AB 899, which requires that any baby food products sold or made in the state be tested for arsenic, cadmium,
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Data on Toxic Elements from FDA’s July 2022 Total Diet Study Report

Posted on August 8, 2022
  •  We have reported on developments regarding toxic elements of concern that may be present in the food supply and, in particular, FDA’s “Closer to Zero” plan to reduce the levels

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FDA Updates Fish Consumption Advice

Posted on November 16, 2021
  • FDA, in coordination with EPA, has issued updated advice about eating fish for those who might become or are pregnant or breastfeeding and for children ages 1-11 years.
  • While the

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New FDA Plan to Reduce Toxic Elements in Baby Food

Posted on April 12, 2021
  • On April 8, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled Closer to Zero, a new action plan for reducing exposure to toxic elements from foods eaten by

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Congressmembers Introduce The Baby Food Safety Act

Posted on March 31, 2021
  • On March 25, Congressmembers introduced The Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to limit the presence of toxic elements in

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Updated FDA Advice on Fish Consumption for Women Who Are or Might Become Pregnant, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Young Children

Posted on July 11, 2019
  • On July 9, 2019 the Food and Drug Association (FDA) announced the availability of “Advice about Eating Fish: For Women Who Are or Might Become Pregnant, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Young

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