David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Rules for reconstitution of dry pet food ingredients

While guidance isn’t strictly laid out, there are some items to keep in mind when ensuring regulatory compliance.

August 5, 2019

AAFCO guidance isn’t strictly laid out, but there are some items to keep in mind when ensuring regulatory compliance of reconstituted pet food ingredients.

Pet treat net content declarations: Is count sufficient?

A proposed new definition pertaining to the net contents of packaged pet treats and chews has seen some backlash from interested parties.

June 11, 2019

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

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.

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.

Independent Conclusions of GRAS: Will AAFCO allow?

AAFCO is now considering the regulatory status of some types of GRAS ingredients.

April 11, 2019

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

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

AAFCO introduces the Online Database of Ingredients

Analyzing the benefits and challenges to pet food companies of the new ingredient database.

March 11, 2019

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Analyzing the benefits and challenges to pet food companies of AAFOC's new Online Ingredient Database.

AAFCO meeting: pet food amendments, claims highlighted

AAFCO’s mid-year meeting covered a wide variety of topics, in spite of FDA’s absence due to the government shutdown.

February 14, 2019

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

A wide variety of pet food-related topics, including various definitions and amendments, were covered at AAFCO’s mid-year meeting.

How the US Farm Bill affects hemp products in pet foods

An amending of the status of hemp in agriculture has led to speculation and action in both the human and pet food industries. But what does hemp’s new status really mean?

February 5, 2019

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Hemp's new legal status in U.S. agriculture has led to speculation and action in the pet food industry. But what does it really mean for pet food and treat manufacturers?