IL SB0073

Requires manufacturers of baby food (for children under 2 years old, excluding infant formula) to test representative samples of each production aggregate for toxic elements including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury at accredited laboratories at least once per month

Testing must be conducted by laboratories meeting ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and using FDA-approved analytical methods with demonstrated proficiency in detecting toxic elements at levels as low as 6 micrograms per kilogram of food

Beginning January 1, 2027, manufacturers must publicly disclose on their websites the name and level of each toxic element found in their products, along with identifying information such as product name, UPC, size, and lot/batch numbers for the duration of the product shelf life plus one month

Products tested for toxic elements subject to FDA action levels must include a label statement directing consumers to scan a QR code for toxic element testing information and a link to FDA guidance on health effects for children

The Department of Public Health will implement a consumer reporting system for baby foods and may request test results from manufacturers