AFIA responds to new FDA animal food ingredient review pathway

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Feed Industry Association announced that it is pleased to see the U.S. Food and Drug Administration establish a new framework for the review of animal food ingredients under the Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC) program through the issuance of Guidance for Industry (GFI) 294.

The FDA’s action marks a major shift for the regulation of animal food, providing animal food innovators an alternative pathway to the recently ended process facilitated in coordination with the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), AFIA noted.

 “The AFIA strongly advocated for a clear, modern FDA. . .