Public Health - Baby Food Testing and Labeling - Requirements

Changed 'toxic heavy metal' to 'toxic element' to use more accurate scientific terminology in testing and reporting requirements.

Added infant formula and infant cereal to the definition of baby food, expanding which products must undergo testing and labeling requirements.

Clarified that infant cereal includes rice, oat, multigrain, and other grain-based cereals marketed for infants under 12 months, while explicitly excluding breakfast cereals for children 12 months and older or adults.

Added requirements for manufacturers to make test results publicly available on their websites, including product names, lot numbers, and measured concentrations of regulated elements.

Added new labeling requirements for products tested for elements with FDA action levels, including QR codes that link to test results and FDA guidance information.

Added requirement for manufacturers to retain certificates of analysis for a specified period of time.

Added requirement for manufacturers to include a statement on their website where baby food is sold.

Modified testing requirements to apply to each toxic element rather than just toxic heavy metals, ensuring broader coverage of potential contaminants.

Extended the grace period for selling pre-manufactured infant cereal from January 1, 2026 to April 1, 2028, giving manufacturers more time to adjust to new requirements.