Contents
- Does dog food need to be approved?
- Does FDA regulate pet products?
- Is animal feed regulated by FDA?
- What is not regulated by the FDA?
- What is AAFCO approved dog food?
- When did the FDA start regulating pet food?
- Can I make dog food at home and sell it?
- Is Hill’s AAFCO approved?
- Who regulates animal feed labels?
- Who is responsible for making sure that pet food regulations are followed according to AAFCO’s requirements?
- What dog food is approved by AAFCO?
Does dog food need to be approved?
The FDA does not require premarket approval for pet food. The FFDCA requires that pet foods be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, and that they be labeled.
Does FDA regulate pet products?
The Food and Drug Administration regulates animal drugs, feeds/foods, devices, and most animal health products.
Is animal feed regulated by FDA?
The FDA regulates animal feed to make sure it is safe for billions of animals in the U.S.
What is not regulated by the FDA?
Vaccines for animal diseases are not regulated by the FDA. The U.S. Department of Agriculture regulates veterinary biologics.
What is AAFCO approved dog food?
AAFCO-approved dog and cat food. AAFCO doesn’t certify or endorse pet food. There is no pet food approved by the AAFCO. The AAFCO Official Publication is included in the nutrition labeling for pet foods.
When did the FDA start regulating pet food?
In response to public concern about the increased use of chemicals in food and food processing, Congress amended the FD&C Act to require FDA’s review and approval of food enhancers before they can be marketed.
Can I make dog food at home and sell it?
The California Department of Food and Agriculture requires pet food manufacturers to get a license. The website of the MPES has more information.
Is Hill’s AAFCO approved?
All Hill’s® Prescription Diet® pet food undergoes feeding tests using AAFCO procedures and are confirmed to be complete and balanced nutrition for your dog or cat. The pet’s performance when fed a specific food is documented in AAFCO feeding trials.
Who regulates animal feed labels?
The FDA has a Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is in charge of regulating animal food.
Who is responsible for making sure that pet food regulations are followed according to AAFCO’s requirements?
The AAFCO is a group of people who are related to each other. The Association of American Feed Control Officials does not have the power to regulate pet food. The State Department of Agriculture and the FDA are part of the AAFCO. Model Bills written by AAFCO are accepted in some states, but not in others.
What dog food is approved by AAFCO?
AAFCO-approved dog and cat food. AAFCO doesn’t certify or endorse pet food. There is no pet food approved by the AAFCO. The AAFCO Official Publication is included in the nutrition labeling for pet foods.