Summary
FDA’s April 2022 lead-in-juice guidance is draft guidance and not for implementation. If finalized, it would replace the current 50 ppb Juice HACCP lead context with 10 ppb for single-strength apple juice and 20 ppb for other single-strength juices and juice blends.
Key numbers
| Juice scope | Draft lead action level | HMI ppb value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-strength apple juice | 10 ppb | 10 ppb | Draft; not for implementation |
| Other single-strength juices and juice blends | 20 ppb | 20 ppb | Draft; not for implementation |
Wiki pages updated on ingest
- FDA 2022 Draft — Lead Action Levels for Juice
- Category 1 Lead Benchmark Context
- Fruit Juice (Not Canned)
Product-row handling
This source is regulatory guidance context, not a measured occurrence dataset. Keep the draft lead values in the regulatory crosswalk and do not promote them as HMTc occurrence evidence or certification thresholds.
Update history
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| Commit | Date | Change | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| a8052bb | 2026-08-09 | major | 5 sections added; narrative text revised |