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FDA GRAS rule timeline pushed to December 2026
A newly released federal regulatory agenda shows the Food and Drug Administration's proposed rule on mandatory GRAS notifications has been delayed again and narrowed in scope, according to attorneys at Venable LLP.
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Canada proposes amendments to Enhanced Feed Ban
CFIA is proposing science-based regulatory amendments related to EFB harmonization to better align Canada’s requirements with those of the U.S.
Pet Food Packaging
UK EPR fees hit pet food cold-chain packaging
New Extended Producer Responsibility regulations could add thousands of pounds in packaging disposal costs for UK pet food brands using gel ice packs, according to analysis from Hydropac.
Product Launches
Apex Compliance adds Amazon scanning for marketing review
The platform's new tool lets brands review Amazon seller content for potential regulatory and compliance risks alongside their existing marketing channels.
Pet Food Insights
Regulatory complexity leads to challenges for cell-cultivated meat products
As public understanding of cell-cultivated meat products has expanded, regulatory efforts at both the federal and state levels have increasingly influenced how manufacturers interact with consumers.
U.S. and Canada
Changes to human food policy aren’t always right for pet food
Former Pet Food Institute President and CEO Dana Brooks explains why the Make America Healthy Again movement does not translate directly into the pet food industry.
NASC Regulatory Update
The pet supplement regulation landscape in 2026
A regulatory attorney outlines the labeling, claims and ingredient challenges defining the compliance environment for pet supplement and treat makers this year.
NASC Regulatory Update
NASC proposes Animal Health Supplement Act for regulatory clarity
The National Animal Supplement Council wants federal legislation to give animal health supplements a permanent legal home.
Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
Lawsuit claims mixed tocopherols and citric acid negate “no artificial…” claims
The plaintiff alleges both ingredients qualify as “chemical preservatives” under AAFCO and contradict labeling claims.
Pet Food Lawsuits, Litigation
3 cases similar to DCM lawsuit against Blue Buffalo
In the absence of definitive scientific conclusions, as seen in the FDA’s DCM findings or lack thereof, litigation may increasingly focus on whether marketing creates misleading impressions.
Pet Food Packaging
Extended producer responsibility may be innovation driver, not ‘penalty’
EPR represents not only a regulatory requirement but also an opportunity to align sustainability, cost management and innovation.
Pet Food Ingredients
PFI flags EPA biofuel rule's impact on pet food ingredient supply
The EPA's finalized Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026–2027 could divert animal fats and other key feedstocks away from pet food manufacturing, the Pet Food Institute warns.
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