Regulatory Updates: Page 24

Proposed Cooke Aquaculture farm opposed by local groups

Cooke Aquaculture is proposing a new Atlantic salmon fish farm off the Pacific coast of Washington, but local groups are opposed to the plan, which has been put on hold since the inadvertent release of farmed salmon into local waters.

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NGFA signs cooperative alliance with OSHA

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) have formed an alliance that will allow the grain, feed and processing industry to work more closely and collaboratively with the regulatory agency.

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AFIA updates FSMA guidance document

American Feed Industry Association’s third-party certification program, FSC36 Safe Feed/Safe Food, has released a new guidance document that helps pet and animal food manufacturers better understand what is required of them through the Food Safety Modernization Act.

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EU animal feed additive legislation comment period opens

The directorate-general for health and safety of the European Commission is requesting stakeholders' opinions on the 2003 regulation on additives for use in animal nutrition in the European Union (EU).

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Adisseo’s new enzyme solution gains regulatory approval in Mexico

Rovabio Advance was recently approved for use in poultry and swine by Mexico's regulatory body, SAGARPA.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Paul Davis joins AFIA’s legislative and regulatory team

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is excited to welcome Paul Davis, Ph.D., as its new director of quality, animal food safety and education. Davis joined AFIA on July 31.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

FSMA inspection deadline for large feed mills delayed

FDA delays animal food facility inspections, which are in compliance with parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act's (FSMA) animal food rule, until the fall of 2018.

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Feed Mill Management

Ohio feed mill to close as result of FSMA costs

Centerra Co-op will close its animal feed mill in Jefferson, Ohio, because it would cost too much to bring it into compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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NGFA, AFIA introduce hazard assessment tool for FSMA compliance

The American Feed Industry Association and National Grain and Feed Association are offering a new hazard assessment tool exclusively for member companies to assist feed and pet food facilities in cost-effectively complying with the FSMA.

European Commission OKs insect protein for aquafeed

The European Commission has officially authorized insect-based protein for aquaculture feed, with the regulation text to come into effect on July 1.

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AFIA names Members of the Year

The American Feed Industry Association named Angela Mills of Southern States Cooperative and Mike Van Koevering, Ph.D., of Elanco Animal Health as its Members of the Year.

Dow-DuPont merger gets conditional approval in China

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has granted conditional regulatory approval of DuPont and The Dow Chemical Co.’s proposed merger.

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