To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to revise certain regulations related to infant and toddler beverages, and for other purposes.
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- Apr 21, 2026
What it does
HR.8412 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the FDA Commissioner, to revise federal regulations governing infant and toddler beverages to prevent misleading labeling and improve consumer clarity. The bill would prohibit non-infant-formula beverages for children over 12 months from using the term "formula" and require specific naming conventions for milk-based and nondairy milk-based drinks for children aged 12–36 months, including disclaimers warning against infant consumption and noting that such beverages are not recommended for children under 24 months due to added sugars. It mandates proposed regulations within one year of enactment, final regulations within two…
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