FDA Finalizes Lead Restrictions in Processed Foods for Babies and Young Children
On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA, or the Agency) issued a final guidance ,“Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children: Guidance for Industry” which aims to regulate lead levels in processed foods for infants and toddlers under two years old. As we have previously blogged, in 2021, FDA initiated its Closer to Zero policy which…

















