DeLauro Proposal Would Establish Regulatory Tolerance for Inorganic Arsenic in Rice

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
May 29, 2015

Citing the need to protect the long-term health of children, U.S. Rep.
Rosa DeLauro (D-Ct.) has introduced legislation (H.R. 2529) that
would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to set a maximum
permissible level for inorganic arsenic in rice and rice products within
two years.

“High levels of inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen, can be found in
rice, cereal and other common, everyday foods,” DeLauro said. “The
federal government needs to step in to make sure that American families
are consuming food that is safe.”

The proposal has been referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce and Committee on Agriculture. See Press Release of U.S. Rep.
Rosa DeLauro, May 21, 2015.

Issue 566

Categories: Food and Drug Administration, Issue 566, Legislation, Regulations and Standards
Tags: arsenic, children

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