# Infant Formula Nutrient Requirements

**Action Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Health and Human Services Department; Food and Drug Administration |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Proposed rule. |
| Published | 2026-11-02 |
| Comments close | 2027-03-02 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 21 CFR 107, 21 CFR 184 |
| Summary | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) proposes to amend the regulations on nutrient specifications and labeling for infant formula as part of its phased, comprehensive review of infant formula nutrients. This action, if finalized, would amend the minimum and/or maximum levels of four required nutrients, change the unit of measure for certain nutrients, change the permitted source to meet one of the nutrient requirements, and amend the content of the required labeling. This action also includes a comprehensive assessment of four additional nutrients for which we conclude that the current |
| Document number | 2026-22273 |

## Why this score
- Upcoming deadline.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/02/2026-22273/infant-formula-nutrient-requirements). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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