https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fda-plans-to-update-infant-formula-nutrition-requirements-for-first-time-in-nearly-30-yearsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fda-plans-to-update-infant-formula-nutrition-requirements-for-first-time-in-nearly-30-yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fda-plans-to-update-infant-formula-nutrition-requirements-for-first-time-in-nearly-30-years#u177993Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:56:21 +0000The FDA published a proposed rule on October 28, 2026, to update or reaffirm specifications for eight of the 30 nutrients required in infant formula. This represents the first nutrition review for formula in nearly three decades. The proposal includes new levels for manganese, iodine, and vitamins A and D, specifically suggesting higher vitamin D and narrower iodine limits. Acting Director Kyle Diamantas stated these changes are the biggest update to standards in nearly 30 years. The agency maintains that current formulas available in the U.S. remain safe.Why it mattersThe review is part of th