According to a November 2nd FDA update, a Danone plant in Ireland and the a2 milk company in New Zealand will be authorized to supply infant formula to the U.S. Both companies will provide infant milk and follow-on milk formulas intended for the first six months and the subsequent six-month periods respectively. Authorization was issued under FDA oversight with information on nutritional adequacy and safety including microbiological testing and a review of facilities. Importation of infant formulas was authorized in May 2022.