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Pet Food Regulations: Page 2
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.
Ingredient Issues
Managing worldwide ingredient inventories
Supplies, procedures and risks must all be considered these days when it comes to ingredient sourcing and management.
Adventures in Pet Food
Clean Label Project redux: We’ve seen this playbook before
The Clean Label Project’s recent report about supposedly high levels of heavy metals in dry dog food revives memories of a similar pet food report in 2017.
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).
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.
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.
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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