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A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of food and limit the presence of contaminants in infant and toddler food, and for other purposes.

7/12/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4728

Bill 118 s 4728, also known as the "Infant and Toddler Food Safety Act," aims to make amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in order to enhance the safety of food products intended for infants and toddlers. The primary goal of this bill is to limit the presence of contaminants in these specific food items, ensuring that they meet the highest safety standards.

The bill includes provisions that require manufacturers of infant and toddler food to adhere to strict guidelines and regulations set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These guidelines will help to prevent the presence of harmful contaminants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, and other toxins, in these products.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased transparency and accountability within the industry, requiring manufacturers to regularly test their products for contaminants and report any findings to the FDA. This will help to ensure that consumers are informed about the safety of the food products they are feeding to their young children. Overall, the Infant and Toddler Food Safety Act is aimed at protecting the health and well-being of the most vulnerable members of our population by setting higher safety standards for infant and toddler food products. By limiting the presence of contaminants in these products, this bill seeks to provide parents with peace of mind knowing that the food they are feeding their children is safe and healthy.

Current Status of Bill S 4728

Bill S 4728 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2024. Bill S 4728 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2024.  Bill S 4728's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4728

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4728

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4728

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of food and limit the presence of contaminants in infant and toddler food, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of food and limit the presence of contaminants in infant and toddler food, and for other purposes.

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