Pet owners develop an impression of pet food based partially on perceptions of its safety, and companies and regulators both play a key role. | Mykyta Dolmatov I iStock.com
Many hours, efforts, dollars and brainpower go into pet food companies’ and regulatory bodies’ efforts to ensure that products on the market are safe and healthy for pets. For example, compliance to the Food Safety Modernization Act constitutes a significant portion of safety and quality managers’ responsibilities. That includes preparing for inspections by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its partnering state agencies.
