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Pet Food Regulations

FDA’s war on Salmonella: Beyond petfoods

The noteworthy number of recalls of petfoods over the past few years speaks to the seriousness to which FDA views this matter. As further evidence of FDA’s commitment to the fight against this microorganism and its potential for exposure to people, it also regulates other potential sources of Salmonella in pet products as well as the pets themselves.

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Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

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Industry trends of using finer ingredients like starches, fillers and flow agents — also regrind and recycle materials — in greater percentages can result in ingredient separation and segregation, affecting your final product.

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

FDA releases operational strategy for implementing FSMA

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its operational strategy for implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), aiming to protect public health by the strategic implementation of prevention-oriented food safety standards. "This strategy document is intended to guide the next phase of FSMA implementation by outlining broadly the drivers of change in FDA’s approach to food safety and the operational strategy for implementing that change, as mandated and empowered by FSMA," said the FDA.

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Petfood industry could learn from new study on GMO labeling mandates

As yet another US state considers mandating labeling of food products with information on inclusion of ingredients that have been genetically modified (otherwise known as GMOs), a new paper looks at the potential impact—positive and negative—of such mandates. The latest state jumping into the GMO labeling debate is Vermont. Its legislature recently passed a bill that would make it the first state to require mandatory labeling of any foods containing ingredients that had been “genetically engineered.” The governor is expected to soon sign it into law.

Silliker offers white paper on FSMA and petfood safety

Silliker, a provider of food safety, quality and nutrition services, has published a white paper, "FSMA: A New Regulatory Paradigm for Pet Food Safety."

Council for Agricultural Science and Technology paper focuses on GE food labeling

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology issue paper 54, "The Potential Impacts of Mandatory Labeling for Genetically Engineered Food in the United States," examines arguments for and against the mandatory labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods, the costs involved with labeling and experiences in countries that use mandatory labeling. Led by Task Force Chair Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, the authors gather factual information to produce a peer-reviewed publication that clarifies the potential impacts of mandatory labeling.

Diamond Pet Food reaches class action settlement

A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging Diamond Pet Foods manufactured and distributed certain petfood products that allegedly led to illness and death in some animals that consumed them. The lawsuit was first filed in 2012 by a customer who claimed the company's dog food caused one of her dogs to die and another to become ill.

Petfood industry’s response to FSMA discussed at Petfood Forum 2014

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a hot topic in the petfood industry these days. The US Food and Drug Administration is calling for a new, prevention-oriented food safety system, and several of the rules found in the Act are of particular interest and concern to petfood manufacturers.

Pet Food Institute comments on FSMA animal food rule

The Pet Food Institute has submitted comments to the US Food and Drug Administration on the proposed regulation for petfood and animal feed safety. Formally called "Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals," the proposed rule outlines requisite elements for food safety plans for implementation by manufacturers of food for animals.

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AFIA submits animal food rule comments to FDA

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has submitted comments to the US Food and Drug Administration on what AFIA describes as the most massive overhaul of animal food industry regulations since 1958. The comments, which address the Food Safety Modernization Act "Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals" rule, are 100-plus pages in length and cover five major areas.

Research and Markets to hold seminar on companion animal nutrition, petfood regulation

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "An Introduction to Companion Animal Nutrition and Pet Food Regulation" conference to its offerings. The seminar will take place April 8-9, 2014, at the Rembrandt Hotel in London, England.

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Interzoo explains exhibitor considerations for petfood import licenses

Interzoo 2014 has released come considerations for exhibitors looking to gain import licenses for petfood. According to Interzoo, petfood may only be placed on the market in Germany if it complies with the German or European legal regulations.

AFIA responds to FSMA animal food rule comment period extension denial

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied the request for an extension on the comment period for the FSMA animal food rule. The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has responded to the denial, with Senior Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Richard Sellers expressing disappointment.

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