HHS and FDA announce review of nutrients in infant formulas
USA
May 13, 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the next steps in Operation Stork Speed--a groundbreaking initiative to ensure the safety, reliability, and nutritional adequacy of infant formula for American families. The FDA issued a Request for Information (RFI) to begin the nutrient review process required by law for infant formula. Currently, infant formula must meet minimum and maximum levels of certain nutrients. While the FDA regularly reviews individual nutrient requirements for infant formula, this will be the first comprehensive review since 1998.
Through the RFI, the FDA is seeking public input to help determine whether existing nutrient requirements should be revised based on the latest scientific data, including international. The agency also welcomes data on potential adjustments to existing minimum or maximum levels, recommendations for additional nutrients to consider, and how such changes may improve health outcomes.
Commenters will have 120 days to submit responses. Further information on how to submit a comment can be found here.
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