Changes

Under the [https://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/lawsenforcedbyfda/federalfooddrugandcosmeticactfdcact/default.htm Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act] (FFDCA), the US [http://www.fda.gov Food and Drug Administration] (FDA) has jurisdiction over all animal feeds in interstate commerce such as pet food <font color="red">(LINK to pet food section p. 8)</font color>, supplements and ingredients, including imported products. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture regulates meat and poultry products for human consumption, materials of animal origin intended for animal consumption are under FDA jurisdiction. The FFDCA requires that all animal foods be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances and be truthfully labelled <font color="red">(LINKs to details on food & feed safety section p. 7)</font color>.  

Under the [https://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/lawsenforcedbyfda/federalfooddrugandcosmeticactfdcact/default.htm Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act] (FFDCA), the US [http://www.fda.gov Food and Drug Administration] (FDA) has jurisdiction over all animal feeds in interstate commerce such as pet food <font color="red">(LINK to pet food section p. 8)</font color>, supplements and ingredients, including imported products. While the [https://www.usda.gov U.S. Department of Agriculture] regulates meat and poultry products for human consumption, materials of animal origin intended for animal consumption are under FDA jurisdiction. The FFDCA requires that all animal foods be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances and be truthfully labelled <font color="red">(LINKs to details on food & feed safety section p. 7)</font color>.  

The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 (FSMA) amended FFDCA to set forth requirements for pet food manufacturers to establish preventive controls and follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices. The Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) within FDA ensures that additives and ingredients used in pet food are safe and have a proper function and enforces basic animal feed labeling requirements (e.g., statement of identity, net content statement, ingredient declaration, manufacturer's or distributor's name and address).  

The [https://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/fsma/ Food Safety Modernization Act] of 2011 (FSMA) amended the FFDCA to set forth requirements for pet food manufacturers to establish preventive controls and follow [https://www.fda.gov/drugs/developmentapprovalprocess/manufacturing/ucm169105.htm Current Good Manufacturing Practices]. The [https://www.fda.gov/aboutfda/centersoffices/officeoffoods/cvm/default.htm Center for Veterinary Medicine] (CVM) within the FDA ensures that additives and ingredients used in pet food are safe and have a proper function and enforces basic animal feed labeling requirements (e.g., statement of identity, net content statement, ingredient declaration, manufacturer's or distributor's name and address).  

Most of the individual states within the U.S.A. also regulate pet foods (including treats, supplements and edible chews) that are offered for sale within their jurisdiction. To facilitate uniform interpretation and enforcement of state regulations, the majority of those states follow the model laws and regulations as set forth by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). These models augment and complement the FDA regulations, covering many aspects of labeling not addressed at the federal level.   

Most of the individual states within the U.S.A. also regulate pet foods (including treats, supplements and edible chews) that are offered for sale within their jurisdiction. To facilitate uniform interpretation and enforcement of state regulations, the majority of those states follow the model laws and regulations as set forth by the [http://www.aafco.org Association of American Feed Control Officials] (AAFCO). These models augment and complement the FDA regulations, covering many aspects of labeling not addressed at the federal level.