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MD SB570
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Ellis
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "baby food" under Maryland's baby food testing law to include infant formula (as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 321(z)) and infant cereal (as defined in 7 C.F.R. § 220.2), reversing the prior exclusion of infant formula from the definition
- Subjects infant formula and infant cereal to existing requirements that prohibit the sale of baby food in Maryland containing toxic heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, or mercury) exceeding FDA-established limits
- Brings infant formula and infant cereal under the existing mandate that manufacturers test representative samples of each production aggregate for toxic heavy metals at least once per month using a proficient laboratory
- Requires manufacturers of infant formula and infant cereal to publicly disclose toxic heavy metal test results on their websites and include QR codes on product labels linking consumers to testing information, consistent with requirements already applying to other baby foods
- Takes effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Public Health - Baby Food Testing - Definition of Baby Food
Hazardous and Toxic Substances
Last Action
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/4/2026
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