FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: INFANT FORMULA NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Infant Formula Nutrient Requirements.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 2 by Robert F. Kennedy, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) proposes to amend the regulations on nutrient specifications and labeling for infant formula as part of its phased, comprehensive review of infant formula nutrients. This action, if finalized, would amend the minimum and/or maximum levels of four required nutrients, change the unit of measure for certain nutrients, change the permitted source to meet one of the nutrient requirements, and amend the content of the required label...