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This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the FDA, to revise regulations on infant and toddler beverages. Section 1, Infant and toddler beverages: The Secretary must revise FDA regulations to prohibit any beverage in powder or liquid form, other than infant formula, represented for children over 12 months old from being called "infant formula" or using "formula" in combination with other terms. For milk-based beverages claiming to be for children 12 to 36 months old, they must use a descriptive name like "milk-based drink" and include terms like "sweetened" or "flavored" if they contain added sugars, nonnutritive sweeteners, or flavorings. For nondairy-milk-based beverages for the same age group, they must use a descriptive name identifying the protein source, such as "soy-based drink powder for 12-36 month olds," and include qualifying terms if they contain added sugars, nonnutritive sweeteners, or flavorings. The labeling of these beverages must include a disclaimer cautioning against serving to infants under 12 months old and stating that such beverages are not recommended for children 12 to 24 months old and are not required for a healthy diet, and must not contain any statement suggesting a recommended daily intake. The Secretary must issue proposed regulations within 1 year and final regulations within 2 years of enactment; if final regulations are not issued by the deadline, the proposed regulations become final. The revisions apply starting 3 years after enactment.
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