# Action Levels for Cadmium in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability

**Action Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notification of availability. |
| Published | 2026-10-23 |
| Comments close | 2026-12-22 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 21 CFR 109 |
| Summary | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled "Action Levels for Cadmium in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children." The draft guidance, when finalized, will establish action levels for cadmium in certain processed foods intended for babies and young children less than 2 years old. The draft guidance is intended to set achievable action levels that will help further reduce cadmium in the food supply. |
| Document number | 2026-21670 |

## Why this score
- Upcoming deadline.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/23/2026-21670/action-levels-for-cadmium-in-processed-food-intended-for-babies-and-young-children-draft-guidance). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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