Heavy Metals, PFAS, and Other Contaminants: Making Sense of the State and Federal Regulatory Landscape

Judith M. Praitis moderated a panel on “Heavy Metals, PFAS, and Other Contaminants: Making Sense of the State and Federal Regulatory Landscape” at the Food and Drug Law Institute’s Food and Dietary Supplement Safety and Regulation Conference.

FDA continues to solicit industry commentary, data and input regarding appropriate levels for naturally occurring heavy metals in many foods. This session explored state and federal regulations surrounding contaminants in foods, such as the regulatory climate around PFAS and other contaminants. Panelists also compared PFAS versus heavy metal regulations, FDA actions surrounding PFAS and heavy metals, and discussed the future of contaminants regulation.