HB 4865 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Food: other; testing of baby foods for heavy metals; require. Amends 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1101 - 289.8111) by adding sec. 7130.

HB 4865 requires baby food manufacturers in Michigan to test each product lot for heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury) starting January 1, 2026. Manufacturers must use accredited labs to test samples to a minimum sensitivity of 6 micrograms per kilogram and report results to the state. Starting January 1, 2027, manufacturers must post test results online via webpages and include QR codes on product labels linking to this information. Products exceeding safety limits must be recalled or disposed of, directly affecting baby food producers and increasing transparency for consumers.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

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Introduced Sep 11, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2026

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House Introduced Bill → Substitute (H-3) · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to align with federal standards by explicitly referencing FDA limits for toxic elements. The effective date for testing requirements was delayed from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. The mandatory recall option for contaminated products was removed, leaving disposal or diversion as the only options for non-sold items. Public transparency requirements were updated to allow descriptive product identification (including photos) and simplified the QR code text on product labels.

REQUIREMENT

Added explicit reference to United States Food and Drug Administration standards for toxic element limits.

Removed the option for food processors to divert contaminated baby food to animal feed; only disposal is now permitted for unsold products.

Expanded the list of information required on public test result webpages to include descriptive details like photos and product sizes.

Simplified the required statement on product labels regarding QR codes, changing 'scan the QR code' to 'scan the code'.

TIMELINE

Delayed the start date for mandatory toxic element testing from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027.

DEFINITION

Updated the definition of a 'proficient laboratory' to remove specific accreditation standards and z-score calculation details.

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Committee

Jun 3, 2026

Committee

referred to second reading

lower

Jun 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3)

lower

Sep 11, 2025

Committee

referred to Committee on Health Policy

lower

Sep 11, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Jaime Greene

lower

1 primary · 25 co-sponsors