David A. Dzanis, DVM, Ph.D., DACVN.Dr. Dzanis is a board-certified veterinary nutritionist and CEO of Regulatory Discretion Inc. He is also the author of Petfood Industry magazine's monthly column, "Petfood Insights."From the Author - Page 4NutritionShould LA shelter dogs be vegan?The City of Los Angeles is considering a proposal to switch all dogs in its shelters to a vegan diet.Pet Food RegulationsHow to convene a GRAS panel for novel pet food ingredientsWhile not required by FDA, a panel may be the best means of confirming GRAS status for pet food manufacturers.Pet Food MarketAAFCO plans another Pet Food Labeling WorkshopTwo-day event designed for pet food industry newcomers as well as those wanting a refresher course.Pet Food MarketAAFCO pondering new approach for ‘human grade’ claimsSeveral issues with the current guidance could be eased with a proposed new, verification avenue.Pet Food MarketPet food label modernization discussed at AAFCO meetingAAFCO’s annual meeting highlighted several pet food items, including pet food claims, specialty pets and labeling modernization.Pet Food SafetyUniversity program aims to fight pet food fraudMichigan State University’s Food Fraud Initiative focuses on ‘intentional deception using food for economic gain’.Pet Food SafetyCDC weighs in on raw pet food, safetyA recently released infographic particularly highlights raw pet food safety considerations.Pet Food LabelingThe Clean Label Project rates pet foodsA breakdown of what the project is and how it may play out in the pet food industry.Pet Food MarketAAFCO discusses use of unacceptable pet food ingredientsSeveral different types of ingredients used in pet foods are under regulatory scrutiny.Pet Food MarketUS pet food regulatory labeling issues in the spotlightAAFCO has resolved a number of pet food labeling issues, while others near completion and still others are on the horizon.Pet Food RegulationsUpdate on pet food labeling at AAFCO mid-year meetingThe Pet Food Committee discussed carbohydrate-related labeling rules and details on a pet food labeling workshop during the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) "mid-year" meeting, held January 16-18.Pet Food RegulationsClass action lawsuit threatens therapeutic pet foodsWhile compliance with official entities offers some industry protection, other forces are often in play.Previous PagePage 4 of 15Next Page