SB0073

BABY FOODS-TOXIC HEAVY METALS

Complete·8/15/25

Illinois SB0073 mandates monthly testing of baby food for toxic heavy metals and restricts sales of baby food exceeding FDA limits.

Illinois SB0073 amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to require manufacturers of baby food to test each production batch for toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury, at least once per month starting January 1, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2027, manufacturers must publicly display test results and other information on their websites, including a QR code for consumers to access detailed test results and FDA guidance on the health effects of these metals on children. The bill also prohibits the sale of baby food containing toxic heavy metals above FDA limits.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 27, 2025

2:00 PM

Public Health Committee Hearing

May 1, 2025

8:00 AM

Public Health Committee Hearing

History

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 15, 2025

Senate

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0345