‘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
Industry orgs backs new bill set to offer regulatory pathway for non-nutritive animal food products 06.13.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Under the Innovative FEED Act, animal food substances that do not carry nutritive benefits would be regulated as food additives instead of drugs.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
PFI, AFIA back appointment of new CVM director 02.22.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Tracey Forfa represents the first non-veterinarian to hold the position.Read More
AAFCO supports upcoming public meeting with FDA on ingredient review process 02.08.2023 By Nicole Kerwin The virtual meeting will be held on Feb. 9 and will discuss how the FDA can improve its partnership with the association.Read More
Taking ingredient validation one step at a time 01.26.2023 By Leah Wilkinson The American Feed Industry Association details the slow and steady process of getting new ingredients recognized and approved.Read More
‘Fascinating research,’ timely topics in store for 2023 Pet Food Conference 01.19.2023 By Jordan Tyler An exclusive scoop on what to expect at this year’s conference from Louise Calderwood, director of regulatory affairs at the American Feed Industry Association.Read More
Pet Food Institute: Pulling a seat up to the table for US pet food processors 01.06.2023 By Jordan Tyler This organization strives to keep the industry informed on changing regulations and legislation.Read More
AFIA pushes for modernized ingredient policy 11.23.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The association is urging the CVM to update the policy under which functional feed ingredients are regulated as animal drugs.Read More
AFIA, PFI support amendment seeking to expedite new ingredient reviews 07.27.2022 By Nicole Kerwin 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.Read More