S 2490 · 96th Congress · Health

Infant Formula Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-03-27· Sponsored by Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H. R. 6940 passed in lieu.(1980-09-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Infant Formula Act of 1980 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make the failure to comply with the infant formula standards, testing, notification, and reporting requirements a prohibited act. Makes the failure to comply with the required standards of identity and quality cause to deem such formula adulterated. Makes the failure to comply with the labeling and packaging requirements cause to deem such formula misbranded. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (formerly, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare) to promulgate regulations establishing standards of identity and quality, including the required nutrients at minimum and maximum levels, for infant formula. Permits the Secretary to exempt from such regulations any infant formula intended for use by an infant having unusual medical or dietary problems. Requires each processor of infant formula to submit to the Secretary within a specified period of time the reports or test results showing compliance with the prescribed standards. Requires such processor to submit reports and test results within a specified period upon each reformulation of such formula. Requires processors to either notif…

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Cosponsors (9)

7 Democrats2 Republicans