Now You Can Check for Dangerous Heavy Metals in Baby Food
A new law means parents can compare products before they buyBy Alexandra FrostAs parents, the last thing we want is for our ...
Baby food labels will reveal levels of lead and other heavy metals for first time
Baby food labels will disclose levels of lead and other toxic heavy metals via QR codes, thanks to a California law taking ...
Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for ...
FDA Sets New Levels for Toxic Lead in Baby Food
The FDA's new standards for toxic lead target processed baby foods such as jarred fruits, vegetables, yogurts and dry cereals ...
FDA disappoints child advocates with its new limit on lead in baby food
For the first time, the US Food and Drug Administration has set a limit on the amount of lead that can be in baby foods, but ...
California baby food labels will soon reveal levels of lead and mercury in their products
A new California law will now require baby food manufacturers to disclose to consumers how much lead, mercury and arsenic is ...
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FDA makes changes in food contact and lead in baby food as new year begins
The Food and Drug Administration will change its food safety policy as 2025 progresses.  Monday’s latest is the FDA issued a notice in the Federal ...
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FDA sets ‘achievable’ lead levels for baby food – but are they still too high?
Final guidance from FDA affirms previously proposed caps for lead in packaged baby and toddler food that public health advocates complained did not go far enough – spurring calls for state action.
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FDA proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free
The proposal from the Food and Drug Administration and mandated by Congress is intended to reassure consumers about the ...
Toxic Lead in baby food: FDA sets new safety standards
The FDA set voluntary lead limits in baby foods, aiming to reduce exposure by 20-30%. Critics welcome the move but call it insufficient, as some foods remain unregulated and standards prioritize ...