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Lawsuit claims Purina tuna suppliers harm, kill dolphins

The lawsuit alleges that one source of Purina’s fish, the Thai Union Group, uses purse seine nets and longlines to catch tuna.

June 11, 2019

Tim Wall

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.

Research, funding making insects more viable in pet food

May 30, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

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

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

On June 1, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum.

May 22, 2019

Tim Wall

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.

AFIA opposes proposed pet treat weight labeling rule

As opposed to the proposed regulation, AFIA officials noted that many states already adopt a form of the Association of American Feed Control Officials’ Model Bill from the AAFCO Official Publication for the regulation of animal food.

May 21, 2019

Tim Wall

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

Challenges of pet food labeling and public perception

Does regulatory compliance protect pet food companies from class action suits?

May 14, 2019

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

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

FDA drops pet food ingredient compliance policy guide

The FDA said the action will clarify for animal food manufacturers the agency’s regulatory policies and expectations for the use of materials from dead or downer animals.

May 9, 2019

Tim Wall

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.

Pentobarbital pet food ingredients sold after FDA warning

FDA issued a warning letter to JBS Souderton about pentobarbital traces found in JBS’ Souderton, Pennsylvania rendering facility in August 2018.

May 6, 2019

Tim Wall

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.