To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to revise certain regulations related to infant and toddler beverages, and for other purposes.
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to revise regulations for beverages marketed to infants and toddlers, aiming to enhance clarity and accuracy in product labeling. A core provision prohibits beverages for children over 12 months from being identified as "infant formula" or using "formula" in combination with other terms, unless they are actual infant formula. For milk-based and non-dairy beverages targeting children aged 12 to 36 months, the bill mandates descriptive common or usual names , such as "milk-based drink" or "soy-based drink powder." If these products contain added sugars, nonnutritive sweeteners, or flavorings, their names must explicitly include qualifying terms like "sweetened" or "flavored." Furthermore, the legislation imposes strict labeling requirements, demanding clear disclaimers that caution against consumption by infants under 12 months. Another disclaimer must state that such beverages are not recommended for children aged 12 to 24 months and are not required for a healthy diet, particularly if they contain added sugars. The bill also prohibits any statements suggesting a recommended daily intake for these products, with final regulations to be issued within two years and applicable three years after enactment.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to revise certain regulations related to infant and toddler beverages, and for other purposes.
USA119th CongressHR-8412| House
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to revise regulations for beverages marketed to infants and toddlers, aiming to enhance clarity and accuracy in product labeling. A core provision prohibits beverages for children over 12 months from being identified as "infant formula" or using "formula" in combination with other terms, unless they are actual infant formula. For milk-based and non-dairy beverages targeting children aged 12 to 36 months, the bill mandates descriptive common or usual names , such as "milk-based drink" or "soy-based drink powder." If these products contain added sugars, nonnutritive sweeteners, or flavorings, their names must explicitly include qualifying terms like "sweetened" or "flavored." Furthermore, the legislation imposes strict labeling requirements, demanding clear disclaimers that caution against consumption by infants under 12 months. Another disclaimer must state that such beverages are not recommended for children aged 12 to 24 months and are not required for a healthy diet, particularly if they contain added sugars. The bill also prohibits any statements suggesting a recommended daily intake for these products, with final regulations to be issued within two years and applicable three years after enactment.