2023-01384: Action Levels for Lead in Food Intended for Babies and Young Children; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled "Action Levels for Lead in Food Intended for Babies and Young Children: Draft Guidance for Industry." The draft guidance, when finalized, would establish the following action levels for lead in processed food intended for babies and young children: 10 parts per billion (ppb) for fruits, vegetables (excluding single-ingredient root vegetables), mixtures, yogurts, custards/puddings, and single-ingredient meats; 20 ppb for root vegetables (single ingredient); and 20 ppb for dry cereals.
The agency’s own summary, as published.
What this changes
Amends 1 part of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
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