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
NGFA expresses support for new transportation bills 06.02.2023 By John Reidy The bills seek to address driver shortages and operational flexibility in the trucking industry.Read More
AAFCO expresses concern on PFI’s proposed federal pathway for pet food label reviews 06.02.2023 By Nicole Kerwin and Jordan Tyler According to the association, a federal system would harm the regulatory oversight of pet food products and ingredients.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
Proposed tariffs threaten canned pet food 05.12.2023 By Nicole Kerwin According to new research, a 300% tariff on tinplate steel would prove disastrous to human food, pet food and other consumer goods industries.Read More
USDA streamlines US pet food exports to Vietnam 05.01.2023 By Jordan Tyler The American Feed Industry Association has applauded an updated health certificate for dry pet food exports to the country.Read More
24 states halt WOTUS rules 04.18.2023 By Ryan McCarthy A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction, claiming the rules are federal overreach.Read More
Biden moves ahead with WOTUS rules, impacting agricultural industries 04.13.2023 By Ryan McCarthy The president has vetoed a repeal of the rules.Read More
AFIA applauds APHIS for protecting animal feed, pet food exports 04.07.2023 By Nicole Kerwin APHIS has updated the Veterinary Services (VS) 16-4 form, after facing pressure from the AFIA to support the industry.Read More
AAFCO holds fast on copper guidelines in dog food 04.05.2023 By Jordan Tyler The association stated more research is needed to determine necessary adjustments for maximum copper concentration recommendations in commercial dog food.Read More