Vermont Enacts Baby Food Testing and Labeling Law Targeting Heavy Metals

On May 26, 2026, Vermont enacted a baby food testing and labeling law targeting heavy metals. Requirements go into effect January 1, 2027.

The bill, H536, requires manufacturers of baby food to test a representative sample from each production aggregate of the manufacturer’s final baby food product for heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. Testing must be conducted by a proficient laboratory at least once a month.

The bill also requires manufacturers to publicly disclose the name and level of each heavy metal in the final baby food product. This disclosure must include sufficient information, such as the product name, universal product code (UPC), lot or batch number, and a link to the FDA website that provides the most recent guidance and information on the health effects of heavy metals on children.