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Pet Food Labeling

European pet food survey: EU labeling law not effective

At Petfood Forum Europe, a pet food labeling expert shared data showing most pet food companies have not found EU regulation 767/2009 to be effective.

EU pet food labeling regulation 767/2009 was intended to provide clarity for pet food companies and consumers but has not succeeded. l Courtesy of Paola Cane

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Pet Food Market

Pet treat net content declarations: Is count sufficient?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's proposed definition pertaining to the net contents of packaged pet treats and chews has received some backlash from interested pet food industry parties.

A proposal that would mandate that pet treats and chews be sold by weight has brought up concerns from the industry. (Photo by Andrea Gantz | WATT Global Media)

Lawsuit claims Purina tuna suppliers harm, kill dolphins

The plaintiffs allege that tuna in Purina’s Fancy Feast supply chain may have been caught using fishing techniques that harm, stress and sometimes kill dolphins, along with sea turtles, sharks and other animals.

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Pet Food Market

Research, funding making insects more viable in pet food

With studies showing nutritional benefits for pets and investors funding insect protein suppliers, this may soon be a more common pet food ingredient globally.

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US drops tariffs on Mexican, Canadian pet-food-can metals

United States President Donald Trump agreed to end metal tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, used in the production of pet food containers, from Canada and Mexico as of May 19.

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AFIA opposes proposed pet treat weight labeling rule

The American Feed Industry Association criticized a proposed pet treat regulation that would require labeling by weight of all pet treats.

Photo by Andrea Gantz

Pet Food Market

Challenges of pet food labeling and public perception

Does regulatory compliance protect pet food companies from class action lawsuits? Maybe not.

Regulatory compliance may not always mean a sure win in the eyes of consumers — or courts. (Chris Ryan | iStockPhoto.com)

FDA drops pet food ingredient compliance policy guide

The FDA reiterated that the use of rendered ingredients in many pet foods, including canned pet food, can provide a safe source of fat and protein.

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Pentobarbital pet food ingredients sold after FDA warning

JBS Souderton continued to sell pentobarbital-contaminated tallow to pet food companies after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had alerted the pet food ingredient supplier.

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Pet food lawsuits target ‘trigger terms’ in marketing

Stay safe from lawsuits over pet food marketing claims by avoiding particular terms while substantiating all statements.

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Pet Food Market

China lifts bird flu ban on French chicken pet foods

An outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu caused China’s ban on French chicken products, including dog and cat foods.

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Pet Food Regulations

Independent Conclusions of GRAS: Will AAFCO allow?

AAFCO is looking into ingredients that obtained GRAS status via sponsors, independently and outside the pervue of a regulatory body.

Do the expert opinions of Independent Conclusions of GRAS need additional regulatory scrutiny? (IvelinRadkov | iStockPhoto.com)

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