# Infant Formula Protection Act of 2021

This bill makes it illegal for stores to sell infant formula that has passed its expiration date. Right now, there's no federal law preventing retailers from selling expired baby formula, even though it's a product that goes directly into babies' bodies. This bill closes that gap by adding expired infant formula to the list of prohibited items that can't be sold at retail, similar to how stores already can't sell expired medications or expired food products.

The practical impact is straightforward: if you're buying formula for your baby, you can be confident that what's on store shelves hasn't passed its use-by date. This protects infants from potentially consuming formula that may have lost nutritional value or could pose safety risks as it ages. The law gives stores six months from when it's enacted to adjust their practices and inventory systems to comply with this requirement.

For store owners and managers, this means they'll need to monitor expiration dates more carefully and remove expired formula from shelves before it can be purchased. For parents and caregivers, it provides an extra layer of protection—though most responsible retailers already follow this practice voluntarily. The main benefit is making it a legal requirement across the board, so every store must follow the same safety standard when it comes to infant formula sales.

Infant Formula Protection Act of 2021

Meng, Grace

Infant Formula Protection Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the sale of an infant formula if its use-by date has passed.