US feed regulation revamp
The sixth most read story last month was one about AAFCO saying it was supportive of the Innovative FEED Act and the modernization it will bring to the US feed additive regulatory approval process.
The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act of 2023 was introduced in the US Senate earlier this month, on June 8.
The bill, S. 1842, would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and establish a regulatory pathway for a new category of novel feed additives, called Zootechnical Animal Food Substances (ZAFS), that work within the animal’s gut microbiome to increase production, food safety, and environmental benefits.
“This proposal provides a pathway for products that have the opportunity to greatly impact the feed industry, and still provides the appropriate level of oversight to ensure safety and consumer confidence,” said Austin Therrell, executive director, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).
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