The funding was approved as part of the federal budget for 2020, which will allow the Center for Veterinary Medicine to increase its staff for reviewing new animal food ingredients.
The House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in a 385-41 vote on Dec. 19, setting it up for passage in the senate in early 2020.
The organization aims to unite each corner of the global pet food manufacturing industry by setting common guidelines and expectations for food safety, nutrition and overall pet well-being.
The 2020 AFIA Pet Food Conference will highlight student research, present a new award and discuss a variety of challenges faced by the industry today.
The agency reported it cannot declare CBD products as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and has issued warnings to 15 companies for violating the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
The agency has published guidance based on frequently asked questions about ensuring the safety of domestic and imported pig ear pet treat products in the US market.