To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to revise certain regulations related to infant and toddler beverages, and for other purposes.

New labeling rules for toddler drinks

If enacted, the bill would require new names and labels for powdered or liquid drinks marketed for children ages 12 to 36 months. Manufacturers could not call these products "infant formula" or use "formula" with other words. Milk-based drinks would need plain names like "milk-based drink." Nondairy drinks would need names that show the protein source (for example, "soy-based drink powder for 12-36 month olds"). If a product has added sugars, nonnutritive sweeteners, or flavorings, its name must include terms like "sweetened" or "flavored." Labels would have to say "DO NOT SERVE TO INFANTS UNDER 12 MONTHS OLD" and note these products are not recommended for children 12 to 24 months and are not required for a healthy diet. Labels could not state a recommended daily intake (for example, "one cup a day"). The HHS Secretary, acting through the FDA Commissioner, would publish proposed rules within 1 year and finalize them within 2 years. If final rules are not issued in 2 years, the corresponding proposed rules would become final. The substantive labeling changes would begin to apply 3 years after the date of enactment.