West Virginia HB4124 mandates baby food manufacturers to disclose heavy metal content in their products.
HB4124 requires manufacturers of baby food sold in West Virginia to test their products for heavy metals and disclose the results to consumers. Starting January 1, 2027, manufacturers must test each production batch for toxic elements like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. They must also provide test results to the Department of Health upon request. Manufacturers must make the test results publicly available on their website for the product's shelf life plus one month. The product label must include a QR code linking to the test results and an FDA website for health information.
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