Baby Food Safety Act of 2024

The Baby Food Safety Act of 2024 establishes federal limits for lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic in infant and toddler food, food pouches made with fruit or vegetable puree or juice, and juice, with specific deadlines for implementation (lead and arsenic limits by December 2025). Manufacturers must implement testing programs for these contaminants, maintain detailed records of their testing for at least two years, and establish environmental monitoring programs to verify sanitation controls during production. The bill preempts state and local regulations on contaminants in baby food to ensure consistent safety standards nationwide. This legislation directly affects baby food manufacturers and aims to reduce infants' exposure to harmful contaminants through enforceable safety requirements.