AAFCO's Ingredient Definitions Committee covered a lot of ground during the virtual meeting held in January, including discussions on black soldier fly larvae, hemp and "human grade."

Labeling modernization updates and the definition of ‘labeling’ were both covered, among other food-related topics, at the AAFCO Mid-Year Meeting held in January 2021.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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