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U.S. Codex Office’s Work to Reduce the Presence of Lead in Food

March 29, 2022 Amanda Humphreys, Program Analyst, U.S. Codex Office

Lead is a naturally occurring heavy metal found in the soil, water, and air. It is also a toxic substance that can affect brain and kidney function and pregnancy outcomes. Robust international food safety standards help all nations to reduce toxic lead exposure. In 2021, the U.S. Codex Office ( USCO...

Food and Nutrition