The 17-year memorandum of understanding to provide standardization to the animal food industry is ending. It allows AAFCO to look at new and innovative solutions in the ingredient space, and to seek out additional partners that can provide strong, science-based guidance to our state officials. Meanwhile, the FDA is evaluating its animal food ingredient review authorities and processes to consider changes to better serve public health and ensure that new ingredients have a predictable path to market.
Source: Pet Product News, August 2024. Link.
Related: FDA seeks public comment on animal food ingredient review programs, Feedstuffs, August 2024. Link.