NY S08701

Prohibits the sale of baby food in New York containing toxic heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury) exceeding standards set by the Department of Agriculture and Markets in collaboration with the Department of Health

Requires manufacturers to test representative samples of each baby food production batch at least once per month using ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratories

Mandates public disclosure on manufacturer websites of heavy metal testing results, product identifiers, and links to FDA health information for the duration of product shelf life plus one month

Requires product labels to include a QR code linking to testing results and a statement directing consumers to scan for toxic heavy metal information

Establishes a consumer reporting system for suspected violations and applies penalties under existing agriculture and markets law, with testing requirements taking effect 13 months after enactment and labeling requirements after 25 months