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Pet Food Bowl
Welcome to The Pet Food Bowl, your hub for industry-leading insights into the pet food world. Spearheaded by Melissa Brookshire, a seasoned veteran in the pet food industry and respected veterinarian, our blog brings you thought-provoking content from our skilled team at NRE.
You'll discover expert contributions from our veterinary and regulatory professionals, covering a wide array of topics ranging from nutritional guidelines to regulatory compliance. We're dedicated to equipping you with the latest trends, advice, and information to navigate the dynamic pet food industry confidently
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On October 18th, the FDA held a discussion on modernizing animal food regulations for those related to environmental, production, and microbiome claims. The current U.S. approach labels such claims as drug-related, but this could change. Read on to find out more about what is changing across the US regulatory landscape during this critical time!
AAFCO's call for comments on their draft model paves the way for significant changes. With key amendments, such as new defined terms, a transition to a Pet Nutrition Facts box from Guaranteed Analysis, and more, the proposal carries far-reaching implications. Uncover more about these changes and how they might affect your operations here!
At the 2022 AAFCO Annual Meeting, crucial advancements took place, reshaping the landscape of pet food. From modernizing the "Human Grade" claims to sanctioning new ingredient definitions, the meeting was a pivotal junction. Dive deeper into these game-changing discussions and uncover their implications on the pet food industry.
Hemp is an emerging ingredient across human and pet food. Hemp contains no cannabinoids, but does contain ample nutrition. The FDA is awaiting further long term research, but we may see this new ingredient approved soon! Read on to find out how your brand can adapt with this potential new change.