PFI, AFIA and NARA urge APHIS to raise user fees 01.02.2024 By Nicole Kerwin According to the associations, the fees would help fund the agency’s service to the animal products industry.Read More
Supply chain resiliency ‘never been more critical’ for pet food industry 12.19.2023 By Gina Tumbarello According to the AFIA, foreign vitamin dependency and port disruptions are threatening US pet food exports.Read More
FDA issues warning letters to Chewy, others on antimicrobial animal drugs 12.18.2023 By Nicole Kerwin According to the agency, the drugs for aquatic fish and pet birds are being illegally marketed over the counter.Read More
EU adopts new labeling rules for organic pet foods 12.15.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Under Regulation 2023/2419, 95% of a formula’s ingredients must be organic in order to be sold as organic pet food.Read More
Congress to vote on new regulatory pathway for animal food additives 12.12.2023 By Susan Reidy The Innovative FEED Act has bipartisan and bicameral support, according to the American Feed Industry Association.Read More
AAFCO to host pet food labeling workshop ahead of Midyear Meeting 12.08.2023 By Jordan Tyler The half-day workshop will inform pet food regulators and industry members about upcoming changes to dog and cat food label guidelines.Read More
Florida state rep aims to ban cultivated meat 11.23.2023 By Ryan McCarthy The bill would prohibit the manufacturing, sale, holding or distribution of cultured meat in the state.Read More
Women in the Pet Industry: Meet Dr. Susy Tejayadi, formerly with Instinct Pet Food 11.22.2023 By Jordan Tyler After nearly 20 years on the front lines of pet nutrition, this food science expert is continuing her industry legacy as a consultant.Read More
Republican legislators urge for swift passage of Farm Bill 11.06.2023 By Ryan McCarthy According to the lawmakers, “farm and food security is national security.”Read More
USDA taps 21 for food safety committee 10.31.2023 By Rachael Oatman New appointees will serve two-year terms.Read More