date:Jul 21, 2014
d a recommendation that no more than 0.01 mg per kg of lead should be permitted in infant formula as consumed. The previous standard was 0.02 mg/kg.
Infants and young children are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of lead and can suffer permanent adverse health effects, particularly affecting the development of the brain and nervous system, which can diminish their ability to learn.
Levels of lead in infant formula can be controlled by sourcing raw materials from areas where lead is