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Pet food groups hosted FSMA training for 75 people

Individuals from 60 animal feed companies participated in the Food Safety Preventive Control Alliance (FSPCA) lead instructor training for animal food preventive controls.

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FDA finalizes generally recognized as safe rule

The Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule that amended and clarified the criteria in FDA regulations for when a substance is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) under the conditions of its intended use.

photo by Andrea Gantz

Market Trends and Reports

#tbt Health concerns about nutrient levels in dog food

Excessive quantities of minerals in dogs’ diets have become more of an issue over the years, as high meat diets and nutrient supplements have become more common. Copper is one nutrient that can be a double-edged sword.

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Pet Food Regulations

Pet food claims, labeling focus of AAFCO annual meeting

The Pet Food and Ingredient Definitions Committees highlight language clarifications at annual gathering.

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Pet Food Safety

Chemicals in dog food may decrease fertility

Fifteen commercially available dog foods contained the same chemicals found in both the testis and sperm of dogs.

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Pet Food Market

Mars Petcare settles with Federal Trade Commission

The FTC alleges that Mars claimed, but could not prove, that a 10-year study found that dogs fed Eukanuba could extend their expected lifespan by 30 percent or more.

Four, free FSMA and pet food webinars

American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) will host of a series of four, free webinars focused on the FSMA.

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#tbt Lessons from GMO labeling history

Pet foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) may not be affected specifically by the GMO labeling bill that President Barack Obama signed into law recently.

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Learn prevention and control strategies for pet food extrusion

An update on how pet food safety is impacted by extruder technology. Sponsored by Extru-Tech.

Pet Food Institute urges food safety rule obedience

The national trade association for the US pet food industry, the Pet Food Institute (PFI), issued a reminder about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) pet food safety rule.

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GMO labeling bill applauded by AFIA

AFIA thanked the House of Representatives for its response to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764, known as the Roberts-Stabenow agreement, which mandates labeling of certain products that contain GMOs.

Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry | USDA

AFIA Thanks Outgoing Committee Members

As a membership-driven organization, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) depends heavily on the dedication, commitment and involvement of its members to ensure the strength and success of the association's mission, objectives and programs.

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