FDA: Action levels for cadmium in processed food intended for babies and young children: Draft guidance for industry
FDA is committed to reducing cadmium in food. FDA’s Closer to Zero initiative is a science-based, iterative approach to decreasing contaminants, including cadmium, in foods over time, including by setting action levels. The purpose of this guidance is to provide information to industry on the action levels for cadmium in processed food intended for babies and young children (i.e., those less than two years old).
FDA considers the action levels described in this draft guidance to be achievable by industry when control measures are taken to minimize the presence of cadmium.
The draft guidance, when finalized, will represent the current thinking of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) on this topic. It does not establish any rights for any person and is not binding on FDA or the public. You can use an alternative approach if it satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.