Innovative FEED Act language overwhelmingly passes through Senate committee 06.20.2023 By Nicole Kerwin The AFIA has commended the Senate HELP Committee for voting in favor of a new amendment. 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
Maker of Darwin’s Natural pet food warned for continued contamination 03.28.2023 By Jordan Tyler Arrow Reliance has received a warning letter from the FDA regarding several health and safety violations.Read More
Primal Pet Foods responds to FDA warning letter 03.24.2023 By Jordan Tyler The FDA issued the warning in response to observed CGMP, hazard analysis and preventive controls violations.Read More
Calysta achieves GRAS status, seeks entrance into US pet food market 02.27.2023 By Nicole Kerwin The company’s FeedKind ingredient has been approved by the FDA’s CVM for use in salmon feed.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
Yiannas resigns from FDA, urges ‘more integrated operating structure’ 02.01.2023 By Ryan McCarthy Frank Yiannas has resigned from his post as deputy commissioner for food policy and response, effective Feb. 24.Read More
FDA seeks ‘new regulatory pathway’ for CBD products 01.30.2023 By Jeff Gelski and Nicole Kerwin The agency does not intend to pursue rulemaking to allow CBD in human and animal nutrition products. Read More