by Cathy Alinovi | May 17, 2016 | Latest News
Starting a nonprofit association for the first time is an interesting process. There are many steps, hurtles really, that must be surmounted before an organization can receive final validation as a nonprofit entity. Writing by-laws is one such hurdle. I am pleased to...
by Cathy Alinovi | May 5, 2016 | Labeling Updates
The FDA released a new compliance policy in April 2016 entitled Labeling and Marketing of Dog and Cat Food Diets Intended to Diagnose, Cure, Mitigate, Treat, or Prevent Diseases. Keep reading to learn how this may impact you. Because prescription veterinary pet food...
by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 3, 2014 | AAFCO Meetings
I had the interesting pleasure of attending my second AAFCO meeting this week. AAFCO is the American Association of Feed Control Officials. These are the people who make recommendations for what is acceptable to go into feed for our food supply and for the food...
by Cathy Alinovi | Jul 27, 2014 | AAFCO Meetings
The Pet Food Committee The committee passed a motion to put a limit on how much calcium large breed dogs get, as they grow faster and longer and too much calcium can cause health issues – developmental bone diseases. But, then, the committee passed a motion to create...
by Cathy Alinovi | Jul 26, 2014 | AAFCO Meetings
The Ingredients Definition Committee met this evening. Here’s an example of what they discussed: They want to approve a definition for zinc hydroxychloride as a feed additive to provide zinc, a required mineral, to livestock. The definition includes acceptable levels...
