David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

More AAFCO musings: IDC discusses pet food vitamin issues

MSBC’s status in pet food and the changing of vitamin names on pet food labels required special attention after the 2020 Annual Meeting.

December 14, 2020

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

MSBC’s status in pet food and the changing of vitamin names on pet food labels required special attention from the Ingredient Definitions Committee after AAFCO's 2020 Annual Meeting.

AAFCO holds virtual Annual Meeting: Report on the IDC

The Ingredient Definitions Committee session covered a lot of ground, including a new workshop, the current standing of several definitions, and next steps for future topics.

October 9, 2020

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

The Ingredient Definitions Committee session at the AAFCO Annual Meeting covered a lot of ground, including a new workshop, the current standing of several definitions, and next steps for future topics.

AAFCO’s Annual Meeting: New pet food rules are coming!

The 2020 meeting resulted in several changes for pet food, from claims to labeling to feeding trials.

September 3, 2020

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

AAFCO's 2020 annual meeting resulted in several changes for pet food, from claims to labeling to feeding trials.

AAFCO defines ‘common or usual’ ingredients in pet food

While already unofficially known, a formal definition will presumably assist in universal understanding.

August 7, 2020

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

While an already unofficially known definition for "common food" exists, a formal definition will presumably assist in universal understanding on both the regulatory and industry sides.

AAFCO to require qualification of the term ‘buffalo’

New requirements will require label updates, and there is currently no grace period for enforcement.

June 3, 2020

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

New requirements from AAFCO regarding the term "buffalo" will require label updates, and there is currently no grace period for enforcement.

More AAFCO pet food regulation changes on the way

Product naming, ingredient claims, trial protocols all seeing modifications

May 11, 2020

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Product naming, ingredient claims and trial protocols are all seeing modifications under new AAFCO rules.

Vitamin K in cat foods: Necessary, but source questioned

A synthetic analog, MSBC, is causing a stir among some state feed control officials.

April 1, 2020

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

A synthetic analog for vitamin K, MSBC, is causing a stir among some state feed control officials.

The future of US pet food labeling

AAFCO moves forward with "modernization" efforts.

March 9, 2020

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

AAFCO moves forward with labeling "modernization" efforts, but actual implementation will take more time.

Pet food changes coming in first AAFCO meeting of 2020

Some members of a pet food consumer advocacy organization will be excluded, while AAFCO business will cover several pet food matters.

January 6, 2020

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Although some members of a pet food consumer advocacy group will be excluded, the AAFCO mid-year 2020 meeting includes four keynotes and many pet food business items.

CBD in pet foods: Has anything changed with legal status?

Despite the number of products on the market, CBD does not meet regulatory criteria for use in pet foods or treats.

December 9, 2019

David A. Dzanis, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Despite media focus and many CBD pet products on the market, CBD does not meet any regulatory criteria for use as an ingredient in pet foods or treats.