(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) âBaby foodâ means food packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes represented or purported to be specifically for babies and young children less than two years of age. âBaby foodâ does not include infant formula, as defined in Section 321(z) of Title 21 of the United States Code, or dietary supplements, as defined in Section 321(ff) of Title 21 of the United States Code. (2) âFinal baby food productâ means the finished product of baby food with a unique universal product code (UPC). âFinal baby food productâ does not mean the constituent ingredients of baby food. (3) âProduct labelâ means a display of written, printed, or graphic material that is affixed to a product or its immediate container. (4) âProduct shelf lifeâ means the time, measured in the number of months, between the date of manufacture and the expiration date for a final baby food product. (5) âProduction aggregateâ means a quantity of product that is intended to have uniform composition, character, and quality, and is produced according to a master manufacturing order. (6) âProficient laboratoryâ is a laboratory that meets the criteria listed in subdivision (c). (7) âQuick response (QR) codeâ means a machine-readable code, consisting of an array of squares, used for storing an internet website in order to access a web page. (8) âRepresentative sampleâ means a sample that consists of a number of units that are drawn based on rational criteria, such as random sampling, and intended to ensure that the sample accurately portrays the material being sampled. (9) âToxic elementsâ means arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. (b) A manufacturer of baby food for sale or distribution in this state shall comply with all of the following: (1) (A) Beginning on January 1, 2024, test a representative sample of each production aggregate of the manufacturerâs final baby food product, at a proficient laboratory, for toxic elements. (B) A manufacturer may test the final baby food product pursuant to subparagraph (A) before packaging individual units of baby food for sale or distribution. (C) A manufacturer shall test each final baby food product for toxic elements pursuant to subparagraph (A) at least once per month. (D) A manufacturer shall provide test results to any authorized agent of the department upon their request, pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 110140) of Chapter 2 or Article 11 (commencing with Section 111015) of this chapter. (2) For final baby food products sold, manufactured, delivered, held, or offered for sale in the state on and after January 1, 2025, disclose product information to consumers consistent with all of the following: (A) (i) Make publicly available on the manufacturerâs internet website, for the duration of the product shelf life for a final baby food product plus one month, the name and level of each toxic element present in each production aggregate of a final baby food product. (ii) Provide descriptive information on the internet website to enable accurate identification of the final baby food product by consumers. Descriptive information may include, but is not limited to, product name, UPC, size, lot numbers, or batch numbers. (B) If a product is tested for a certain toxic element subject to an action level, regulatory limit, or tolerance established by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pursuant to Part 109 (commencing with Section 109.3) of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, include on the product label both of the following: (i) A QR code or other machine-readable code that links to a page on the manufacturerâs internet website containing all of the following information: (I) Test results for the toxic element, as provided pursuant to subparagraph (A). (II) An internet website link to a website of the FDA where consumers can find the most recent FDA guidance and information about the h
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