Uniform Pet Food Regulations: Enhancing Safety and Labeling Standards
This new act establishes uniform federal regulations for the manufacturing, labeling, and marketing of pet food, replacing varied state-level rules. The goal is to ensure greater certainty regarding product quality and safety, while also facilitating innovation for manufacturers. For pet owners, this means more consistent labeling information and quicker access to new, nutritious pet foods.
Key points
Establishes uniform federal standards for pet food, eliminating inconsistencies across states.
Streamlines the approval process for new pet food ingredients, potentially accelerating innovation and improving pet nutrition.
Provides clear guidelines for labeling, including ingredient lists, 'natural' claims, and 'human grade' claims, empowering informed consumer choices.
Strengthens the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) oversight of pet food safety and quality.
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