Trump administration says biggest changes coming to infant formula in nearly 30 years
Summary
The FDA has proposed updating U.S. infant formula nutrient requirements, in what HHS describes as the first major revision in nearly 30 years. The proposal covers several existing nutrients and seeks public input on whether to require additional ingredients; the agency plans further review and one final rule covering the changes.Key Facts
- The proposal would update requirements for vitamins A and D, iodine, and manganese.
- It would reaffirm existing requirements for chloride, potassium, selenium, and sodium.
- The FDA is seeking public input on possible requirements for ARA, DHA, and L-carnitine, ingredients some manufacturers add but that are not currently required.
- The agency plans additional phases to examine other required nutrients, possible new requirements, and carbohydrate sources.
- The FDA said it will accept public comments during the review and later issue one final rule covering the proposed changes.
- The FDA released contaminant-testing data and said most tested formula samples had low or undetectable levels of chemical contaminants.
- The FDA currently specifies 30 nutrients that infant formulas must contain, with minimum levels for all and maximum levels for 10.
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