by Cathy Alinovi | Nov 5, 2024 | AAFCO, Latest News
Many of you may have received notice either from the FDA or AAFCO or both regarding the FDA’s policy regarding the AAFCO feed ingredients. (If not, you can find the announcement here: . You may have asked yourself: What does this mean for me? . The long answer to...
by Cathy Alinovi | Sep 26, 2024 | AAFCO, Latest News
PFI is working with Representative Jake LaTurner of Kansas to propose the PURR Act since February 2024. (https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7380/BILLS-118hr7380ih.pdf) Over the last six months, we’ve had a myriad of discussions about the Act. We have spoken...
by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 28, 2024 | AAFCO, Latest News
Since imitation is indeed the best form of flattery, our association was VERY flattered to learn that MARS (yes, THAT one, the one with $45 billion in annual sales) has partnered with Big Ideas Ventures to launch their...
by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 18, 2024 | AAFCO, AAFCO Meetings, Labeling Updates, Latest News, Regulatory Updates
On Thursday, August 22nd, I’m hosting a formal meeting for Next Gen members to discuss the proposed PURR Act along with changes in FDA procedures and — if you are a small batch pet food manufacturer — you need to consider joining us. While one component of the...
by Cathy Alinovi | Jun 26, 2024 | AAFCO, Latest News
In the last several months, there has been concern about public health safety as reports of avian influenza virus is being reported in cattle and milk. There are also reports of cats being sickened on farms where avian influenza is active. The FDA has stated “USDA is...
