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How to Navigate U.S. Pet Food Ingredient Approval Changes: A Panel Discussion Guide
Join industry leaders as they discuss the evolving landscape of pet food ingredient approvals at Petfood Forum 2025. This panel brings together representatives from AAFCO, AFIA, FDA, and PFI to answer your questions about regulatory changes, new approval pathways, and the impact of these updates on ingredient innovators.
Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding the New Approval Landscape
- Review Regulatory Changes: Familiarize yourself with the expiration of the decades-old MOU between FDA and AAFCO and understand how this change affects one of the primary approval pathways.
- Learn About the Four Approval Pathways: Understand the differences among FDA’s GRAS, FAP (Food Additives & Petition), AFIC (Animal Food Ingredient Consultation), and the new AAFCO-KSU pathway—designed to speed up reviews and bring innovative ingredients to market.
- Examine Industry Impacts: Listen to expert insights on topics such as HPAI, staffing shifts at FDA/CVM, and evolving international trade policies that add complexity to the regulatory process.
- Understand the New Processes: Get detailed information on the AFIC program, including its data requirements and the structured pathway for ingredient innovators to consult with the FDA.
- Explore the AAFCO-KSU Partnership: Learn how the new pathway, led by experts from Kansas State University, aims to cut review times and offer a more flexible, efficient process for ingredient approval.
- Engage with the Panel: Prepare your questions in advance to gain insights directly from top regulatory experts during the closing panel discussion on April 30, 2025.
Key Takeaways & Call to Action
Stay ahead of regulatory changes by understanding the new approval pathways and their implications for the pet food industry. Join the panel discussion at Petfood Forum 2025, ask your questions, and leverage expert insights to navigate these evolving challenges. For more details and updates on the event, visit PetfoodForumEvents.com.