H.R.8412

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.

Introduced·4/21/26

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations on infant and toddler beverages.

The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations concerning infant and toddler beverages. Specifically, it requires the prohibition of beverages, other than infant formula, marketed for children over 12 months from using the term "infant formula" or "formula." It also mandates that milk-based and nondairy-milk-based beverages for children aged 12 to 36 months use descriptive names and include disclaimers cautioning against consumption by infants under 12 months. The regulations will take effect three years after the enactment of this Act.

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History

Apr 21

House

Introduced in House

Apr 21

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.