FORMULA Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to set maximum allowed levels for contaminants in infant formula, such as heavy metals, PFAS, phthalates, microplastics, synthetic pesticides, and algae-related toxins. Infant formula that exceeds these levels would be treated as adulterated under federal food law. Manufacturers would have to test their formula for compliance, keep testing records for at least 2 years after the product's shelf life ends, and share those records with the Secretary on request. The Secretary would issue the rules within 180 days, and would report to Congress each year on violators, contaminant levels found, and progress toward lower levels.

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Sponsors

• Brian J. Mast Republican sponsor
• 5 cosponsors