FDA Proposes First Major Update to Infant Formula Nutrient Standards in Nearly 30 Years

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a proposed rule to update infant formula nutrient requirements, marking the first comprehensive review since 1998. This initiative, part of President Trump's 'Operation Stork Speed' and 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda, aims to ensure infant formula remains safe and nutritious. The proposed changes would update requirements for iodine, manganese, vitamin A, and vitamin D, and reaffirm existing requirements for other nutrients.