The association is urging the CVM to update the policy under which functional feed ingredients are regulated as animal drugs.

The new amendment would dedicate $8 million in funding to the FDA’s CVM to help approve new ingredients for animal feed and pet food.

The coalition’s statement is in response to AAFCO’s hemp letter, urging for the faster approval of hemp in animal feed and pet food.

Both organizations shared updates on regulatory requirements and processes, food safety and facility inspections.

The annual conference is expected to bring together more than 350 attendees from across the industry.

The agency found significant food safety violations at the company’s four US facilities.