Tag: Regulatory updates

Animal Health & Veterinary

FDA to bring last set of antibiotics under vet oversight

Final 4% of drugs identified as medically important oversight will transition to prescription-only status this month.

June 6, 2023

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Australian scientist looks to mitigate PFAS in animal feed

As the pressure to regulate PFAS in food products grows, animal feed may represent a challenge and a potential solution.

April 12, 2023

Feed Ingredients

Kansas processors aim to legalize hemp feed production

The Kansas hemp industry will continue discussions of legalizing hemp in animal feed after a bill introduced this month failed to advance.

March 31, 2023

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FDA: Safety concerns delaying hemp animal feed approval

Proponents of hemp in animal feed must prove drug-like cannabinoids will not enter the human food supply, FDA official says.

August 15, 2022

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Hemp organizations form partnership on animal feed

The National Hemp Association and the Hemp Feed Coalition have entered a formal agreement to work jointly toward approval for animal feed.

July 25, 2022

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AAFCO issues open letter of concern about hemp in feed

Letter draws frustration from the hemp industry, which says AAFCO concerns are based on misconceptions about the use of hemp in animal feed.

February 22, 2022

Feed Additives

EU’s Farm to Fork plan sparks discussion of animal feed

A year into the EU's Farm to Fork sustainability initiative, animal feed increasingly takes center stage — but some say the plan lacks coherence.

August 5, 2021

Feed Additives

Australia begins exploring safety rules for insect meal

A two-year feed safety research project in Australia aims to open the door to feeding insect meal raised on food waste.

March 15, 2021

Feed Additives

Hemp coalition files first feed ingredient application

Coalition seeks approval for hemp seed meal in feed for laying hens as first step in its effort to gain approval for use of hemp byproducts in animal feed.

February 24, 2021

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Oregon seeks higher feed registration fee after recalls

State officials say Oregon's feed inspection program faces potential budgetary shortfalls if the registration fee is not increased.

February 8, 2021

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What will Biden’s election mean for feed regulations?

Newly elected President Joe Biden's approach to ag policy remains unknown, but his focus on COVID-19 could bring new regulations to the feed industry.

January 28, 2021

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EU proposes, begins exploration of food contingency plan

Drawing lessons from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the European Union has proposed to begin drafting a food contingency plan designed to shore up food and feed supply chains during crises.

January 19, 2021