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AAFCO AND FDA TO END LONGSTANDING MOU. AAFCO announced that its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the FDA will not be renewed when it expires on Oct. 1, 2024. FDA Allows Longstanding MOU with AAFCO To Expire
FDA released a set of documents regarding the transition phase after the FDA's longstanding MOU with AAFCO expires on October 1, 2024
The memorandum of understanding between the Food and Drug Administration and Association of American Feed Control Officials facilitated review of ingredients.
Anyone who works with pet food ingredients and tracks how they’re approved for use in pet food in the U.S. is likely aware of the long-standing memorandum of understanding (MOU) that established a working partnership for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use the Association of American Feed Control Officials’ (AAFCO) Ingredient Definition Request Process as a means for vetting and approving ingredients. In essence, FDA’s responsibility to regulate and ensure the safety of animal feeds and pet food, at least when it comes to ingredients in them, has relied on the AAFCO process under this mutual agreement for 17 years.
And now everyone is probably aware of the announcement late last week (August 2, 2024) that FDA and AAFCO would not be renewing the MOU before it expires on October 1, 2024. This is significant and promises to shake up, even disrupt, the ingredient approval process. The question: Is that for better or worse?
‘Disappointment’ is the main reaction
According to statements from several industry associations, including AAFCO, this development is not positive. “AAFCO believes that its ingredient definition process has been a shining example of successful collaboration and partnership between states and the federal government,” said Austin Therrell, executive director, in a press release announcing the MOU’s end. “Although we are disappointed that the MOU is not being renewed, we are committed to being a conduit between FDA and state regulatory programs, and to our work to provide standardization to the animal food industry.”
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By Sam - The Pet QuarterAAFCO AND FDA TO END LONGSTANDING MOU. AAFCO announced that its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the FDA will not be renewed when it expires on Oct. 1, 2024. FDA Allows Longstanding MOU with AAFCO To Expire
FDA released a set of documents regarding the transition phase after the FDA's longstanding MOU with AAFCO expires on October 1, 2024
The memorandum of understanding between the Food and Drug Administration and Association of American Feed Control Officials facilitated review of ingredients.
Anyone who works with pet food ingredients and tracks how they’re approved for use in pet food in the U.S. is likely aware of the long-standing memorandum of understanding (MOU) that established a working partnership for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use the Association of American Feed Control Officials’ (AAFCO) Ingredient Definition Request Process as a means for vetting and approving ingredients. In essence, FDA’s responsibility to regulate and ensure the safety of animal feeds and pet food, at least when it comes to ingredients in them, has relied on the AAFCO process under this mutual agreement for 17 years.
And now everyone is probably aware of the announcement late last week (August 2, 2024) that FDA and AAFCO would not be renewing the MOU before it expires on October 1, 2024. This is significant and promises to shake up, even disrupt, the ingredient approval process. The question: Is that for better or worse?
‘Disappointment’ is the main reaction
According to statements from several industry associations, including AAFCO, this development is not positive. “AAFCO believes that its ingredient definition process has been a shining example of successful collaboration and partnership between states and the federal government,” said Austin Therrell, executive director, in a press release announcing the MOU’s end. “Although we are disappointed that the MOU is not being renewed, we are committed to being a conduit between FDA and state regulatory programs, and to our work to provide standardization to the animal food industry.”
Support us! Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/samgallegok
✅ Get The 100 Commandments of Dog Health: https://thepetquarter.co.uk/products/the-100-commandments-of-dog-health
➡️ Enjoy the content? Join our Patreon: patreon.com/ThePetQuarter
➡️ Shop Dog Food: https://amzn.to/3FvrWGj
➡️ Dog Treats: https://amzn.to/3tNysWa
➡️ Dog Toys: https://amzn.to/3tNyxJs
All opinions reflect solely the opinions of Valgroup Education LTD, registered in England and Wales 15413613.