What does Preamble of Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act The amendment focuses on ensuring food safety and limiting contaminants in infant and toddler food

What does SHORT TITLE. of Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Baby Food Safety Act of 2026.

What does DEFINITION OF INFANT OR TODDLER FOOD. of Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act It defines 'infant or toddler food' as food for infants or children up to 24 months Infant formula is excluded from this definition

What does CONTAMINANTS IN FOOD, INCLUDING INFANT OR TODDLER FOOD. of Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish limits on toxic elements in infant and toddler food. The Secretary shall establish limits on lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic in infant and toddler food by administrative order. Facilities must have a control program in place for toxic elements and contaminants, collect representative samples, and conduct testing. The Secretary shall review limits every 4 years and revise as necessary. Facilities must maintain records of sampling and testing for at least 2 years. The Secretary may inspect records and conduct sampling and testing to ensure compliance.

What does IMPLEMENTATION OF FOOD TRACEABILITY PLAN; STUDY ON INSPECTIONS; of Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 do?

The Secretary of Health and Human Services must finalize an implementation plan for food traceability by January 20, 2027. The plan includes resource needs, compliance strategies, and communication plans for regulated entities and staff. A study on inspections will determine sufficient annual facility inspections for imported foods to meet domestic safety standards. The study's findings and any factors preventing inspection targets will be reported to Congress within 1 year. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is amended to include inspection findings and compliance rates in annual reports.

What does RECORDS FOR OR IN LIEU OF CERTAIN INSPECTIONS. of Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 704(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It allows the Secretary to request records or information from entities involved in food or animal feed activities in lieu of an in-person inspection. The records must be provided within a reasonable timeframe, limits, and manner, and in either electronic or physical form, at the expense of the entity. The Secretary's request must include a sufficient description of the records or information. The activities covered include manufacturing, processing, sampling, testing, packing, transporting, distributing, receiving, holding, or importing food, and distribution or use of animal feed. Section 703 does not apply to records obtained or copied under this section.

What does MANDATORY RECALL AUTHORITY. of Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 423(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The amendment inserts language regarding adulterated food articles into the existing provision. The amendment specifies that the authority applies to articles of food that are adulterated under paragraph (a)(1) or (j) of section 402.

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Baby Food Safety Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes limits on lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic in infant and toddler food, requiring manufacturers to implement control programs and conduct regular testing.
The bill mandates the finalization of a food traceability implementation plan and requires a study to determine sufficient inspection frequency for imported foods.
It expands the Secretary of Health and Human Services’ authority to request records in lieu of on-site inspections and clarifies mandatory recall procedures for adulterated food.

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