AAFCO adds 5 foods to Common Food Index 11.27.2024 By Nicole Kerwin The association is accepting feedback until Dec. 13 on the addition of these new foods and their use in animal food products. Read More
PFI expresses concerns on AAFCO-KSU ingredient review proposal 11.05.2024 By Sofia Muller The Pet Food Institute provided comments to the AAFCO in response to its consideration of a new regulatory pathway for animal food ingredients. Read More
State of the US pet food, treat industry in 2024 10.15.2024 By Kimberlie Clyma The pet food and treat market keeps expanding as the industry sets its sights on record sales by 2030. Read More
KSU proposes new ingredient review process for AAFCO 10.03.2024 By Nicole Kerwin The proposal would replace AAFCO’s previous MOU with the FDA. Read More
FDA seeks comments on draft guidance for ingredient review processes 08.12.2024 By Nicole Kerwin The agency is accepting comments on its transition for ingredient programs until Sept. 9. Read More
AAFCO, FDA to end relationship on ingredient review process 08.05.2024 By Nicole Kerwin Both organizations will continue to collaborate to ensure the safety of pet food and animal feed. Read More
‘The time is ripe’ for innovation: FDA to modernize review process for animal food, veterinary products 09.20.2023 By Nicole Kerwin The new Animal and Veterinary Innovation Agenda seeks to help foster product development.Read More
AFIA discusses regulatory issues, names new leadership at annual meeting 05.30.2023 By Nicole Kerwin The association met federal officials, advocated for industry issues and installed new leadership.Read More
AAFCO releases new pet food ingredient tool 05.05.2023 By Jordan Tyler Public comment on the new Consumer Food Index is encouraged.Read More
Europe opens the door for Nutrition Technologies’ insect-based ingredients 03.01.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Nutrition Technologies has become the first Malaysian company with permission to export its animal food ingredients to the European Union and the United Kingdom.Read More