- 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
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- 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
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New FDA Plan to Reduce Toxic Elements in Baby Food
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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