Guidance for Industry: Lead in Candy Likely to Be Consumed Frequently by Small Children; Recommended Maximum Level and Enforcement Policy, Availability; and Supporting Document: Supporting Document for Maximum Recommended Level for Lead in Candy Likely to Be Consumed Frequently By Small Children; Availability

Résumé

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled "Guidance for Industry: Lead in Candy Likely to Be Consumed Frequently by Small Children; Recommended Maximum level and Enforcement Policy," and a supporting document entitled "Supporting Document for Maximum Recommended Level for Lead in Candy Likely to Be Consumed Frequently By Small Children." The guidance provides a maximum recommended lead level in candy likely to be consumed frequently by small children. FDA considers the recommended maximum level to be protective of human health and to be achievable with the use of good manufacturing practices in the production of candy and candy ingredients. The guidance states FDA's commitment to take enforcement action against candy containing lead at levels that may pose a health risk. These two documents are intended to assist candy manufacturers in achieving reduced lead levels in their products consistent with the agency's policy of reducing lead levels in the food supply to reduce consumers' lead exposure to the lowest level that can practicably be obtained.