In 2015, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) began a project to modernize pet food labels and regulations. After eight years of work, the finalized Pet Food Label Modernization (PFLM) plan came out in 2023 with a stated six-year implementation period based on the date of the availability of the printed version of the 2024 Official Publication.
“The new model regulations are intended to enhance transparency and provide dog, cat and specialty pet label information in a format more familiar to pet owners,” said AAFCO in its labeling update educational materials. “These updates are for all pet and specialty pet foods, including daily pet foods (i.e., complete foods), treats, toppers, mixers, supplements and veterinary diets.”
