Food and Drug Administration Proposes First Infant Formula Rule Update in Decades

Regulators propose updating infant formula nutritional standards for the first time in decades.

The Food and Drug Administration introduced proposed updates to nutritional standards for infant formula, marking the first major review in nearly 30 years. The changes adjust required minimum and maximum levels for four specific nutrients. The regulatory shift aims to modernize dietary requirements for infants.

• The timelineThe nutritional standards for infant formula have remained unchanged for almost 30 years.
• The changesThe agency plans to adjust both the minimum and maximum thresholds for four essential nutrients, including iodine and manganese.