WI AB1071

Manufacturers who test baby food for arsenic, cadmium, lead, or mercury must disclose on their website the levels found, testing date, product identification details, and whether FDA protocols were followed

Product labels must include a QR code linking to the testing information along with the statement: "For information about toxic element testing on this product, scan the QR code"

Manufacturers who do not test for toxic heavy metals must disclose that fact on their website and include a QR code on the label linking to that disclosure

Violations carry a penalty of $100 per day, per product, with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection required to establish a complaint process and investigate alleged violations

Requirements take effect on the first day of the 7th month after publication and apply to baby food (including infant formula) for children under 2 years of age