by Cathy Alinovi | Apr 25, 2017 | Labeling Updates, Latest News
There is no doubt that changes in how we label our products are on the way. Once the FDA approves labeling updates, AAFCO will modify their model bill and every state in the country will have to update their pet food laws. For some states, radical changes will...
by Cathy Alinovi | Mar 9, 2017 | AAFCO, Latest News
Currently, there is no ingredient definition for hemp and/or hemp products in pet food. The Ingredient Definitions Committee welcomes a manufacturer who will propose a definition. Methodology to request an ingredient be defined is well-detailed in the AAFCO OP...
by Cathy Alinovi | Sep 19, 2016 | Latest News
First, and most importantly, our member list is confidential and will remain that way until until all of the members feel the time is right to disclose the member list. In fact, recently, I was asked by a few fellow pet food manufacturers, as well as some regulatory...
by Cathy Alinovi | Jul 17, 2016 | AAFCO
Differing rules define/govern pet food in the United States; for some, this can be a source of confusion. Unraveling the confusion ensures interested parties have the same basis of understanding – useful prior to the start of the Annual AAFCO meeting on August 1-3,...