FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: ACTION LEVELS FOR CADMIUM IN PROCESSED FOOD INTENDED FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN; DRAFT GUIDANCE FOR INDUSTRY; AVAILABILITY

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Action Levels for Cadmium in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 23 by Grace R. Graham, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.

Summary: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled "Action Levels for Cadmium in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children." The draft guidance, when finalized, will establish action levels for cadmium in certain processed foods intended for babies and young children less t...