The association is recommending K-State Olathe’s new ingredient pathway.

The association is accepting feedback until Dec. 13 on the addition of these new foods and their use in animal food products. 

The Pet Food Institute provided comments to the AAFCO in response to its consideration of a new regulatory pathway for animal food ingredients. 

The pet food and treat market keeps expanding as the industry sets its sights on record sales by 2030. 

The proposal would replace AAFCO’s previous MOU with the FDA. 

The agency is accepting comments on its transition for ingredient programs until Sept. 9. 

Both organizations will continue to collaborate to ensure the safety of pet food and animal feed. 

The new Animal and Veterinary Innovation Agenda seeks to help foster product development.

The association met federal officials, advocated for industry issues and installed new leadership.

Public comment on the new Consumer Food Index is encouraged.