Pet Food Regulations

Pet Food News
GAO urges expansion of FDA’s limit on conditional approval for animal drugs
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has recommended that Congress consider expanding the five-year limit on conditional approval of animal drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Safety & Quality
AAFCO launches AI assistant for regulatory navigation
The tool, built on SWARM Engineering's agentic AI platform, gives industry subscribers interactive access to AAFCO standards and ingredient definitions.
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Pet Food News
PFI backs healthy dog importation, animal health measures in Farm Bill
The Pet Food Institute supports three key provisions in H.R. 7567 aimed at strengthening biosecurity, veterinary capacity and dog import screening.
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Petfood Forum News
MAHA initiative reshapes regulatory outlook for pet food makers
At Petfood Forum 2026, Dana Brooks of the Pet Food Institute will preview what the Make America Healthy Again initiative means for ingredient approvals and manufacturing timelines.
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Pet Food Regulations
35% of raw pet food samples contaminated with harmful bacteria in UK survey
The FSA said strict rules are in place for pet food regulation in the United Kingdom and that it is working with local authorities to remind feed businesses of their responsibilities in ensuring that pet food is safe.
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Pet Food News
MAWS Act advances to House vote
The bipartisan legislation would fund development of supply chains for Blue catfish, an invasive Chesapeake Bay species, for pet food and animal feed.
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Ingredients and substances to avoid
PCB and dioxin still a health and safety consideration in pet food
Since 2011, the most consequential shift is the tightening health-based guidance in Europe.
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Ingredient Issues
Color my world
Artificial and natural food colorings in pet food have multiple arguments for and against their use.
As human food colors face scrutiny, pet food follows suit.
Pet Food Regulations
AAFCO donates 2025 Official Publication copies to support education
To request copies of the 2025 Official Publication, interested parties should contact AAFCO at [email protected].
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Pet Food Insights
‘Sustainable’ marketing claims in the pet space
Litigation trends and the growing gap between consumer intentions and behavior.
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Pet Food Ingredients
AAFCO, K-State Olathe open ingredient review program
New scientific pathway evaluates animal food ingredient safety and definitions in 60 to 90 days.
Based off the FDA's GRAS Notice program, the SRIS program is designed to provide the animal food industry with an additional option for introducing new and innovative products to the market.
Adventures in Pet Food
5 pet food issues worth tracking, considering for your brand
Recent issues and challenges in the news could have implications for pet food brands, so they may be worth monitoring and taking action in response.
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