Bill > S08701

This bill, known as the "Baby Food Safety and Transparency Act," aims to protect infants and young children from toxic heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, which have been found in baby food and can cause significant harm. It mandates that manufacturers of baby food (defined as food for children under two, excluding infant formula) regularly test their products for these toxic heavy metals using accredited laboratories and prohibits the sale of baby food that exceeds state-determined limits. Furthermore, manufacturers must publicly disclose the levels of toxic heavy metals found in their products on their websites, along with product identifiers and links to FDA information, and include a QR code on product labels that directs consumers to this information. The bill also establishes a system for consumers to report potential violations and outlines enforcement penalties.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8701