FDA says companies can greenlight what animals eat.
Companies can self-certify that animal feed ingredients are safe, shifting oversight responsibilities away from federal reviewers.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- The FDA has altered its approval process for new animal food ingredients.
- Companies can now self-determine if an ingredient is "Generally Recognized As Safe" (GRAS).
- This applies to food for animals that eventually become human food, like cattle, poultry, and fish.
- The change could speed up innovation and lower costs, but relies on company-led safety reviews.
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