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Proposed and existing cadmium standards.
| Group or agency | Standard |
|---|---|
| Healthy Babies Bright Futures | No measurable amount in baby foods |
| Consumer Reports | 1 ppb in all fruit juices |
| WHO | 3 ppb for drinking water |
| EPA/ FDA | 5 ppb for drinking water |
| EU | 5-20 ppb for infant formula |
EPA, Environmental Protection Agency; EU, European Union; FDA, Food and Drug Administration; ppb, parts per billion; WHO, World Health Organization.
