On October 18th, the FDA held a discussion on modernizing animal food regulations for those related to environmental, production, and microbiome claims. The current U.S. approach labels such claims as drug-related, but this could change. Read on to find out more about what is changing across the US regulatory landscape during this critical time!
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AAFCO's call for comments on their draft model paves the way for significant changes. With key amendments, such as new defined terms, a transition to a Pet Nutrition Facts box from Guaranteed Analysis, and more, the proposal carries far-reaching implications. Uncover more about these changes and how they might affect your operations here!
Hemp is an emerging ingredient across human and pet food. Hemp contains no cannabinoids, but does contain ample nutrition. The FDA is awaiting further long term research, but we may see this new ingredient approved soon! Read on to find out how your brand can adapt with this potential new change.