Six commercial samples of Infant milk formulae (powdered form) which represent most
kinds of milk formulae used for feeding infants from birth up to three years of age were taken from
reputed Pharmacies of different cities of Libya for the estimation of heavy metals, lead (Pb) and
cadmium (Cd). All samples were analyzed by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer . The
different kinds of infants milk formulae were found to have concentration of Pb and Cd ranging from
0.0000-0.0080 ppm and 0.0001 – 0.0015 ppm , respectively. Results obtained revealed that level of
values of Pb and Cd were below the permissible limits as recommended by WHO and other
standards. This study signifies its importance for consumers, manufactures and professionals in
children’s health care programs.