15 Apr 2024 --- Dog and cat food manufacturers have welcomed a new federal bill designed to harmonize the regulatory process for product approval across the US, claiming that consistent national standards replacing the current state-by-state framework would incentivize innovation in nutrition. But, opponents warn the new rules could negatively impact food safety and reduce label transparency. According to Dana Brooks, president and CEO of the Pet Food Institute (PFI), whose members produce most dog and cat food and treats in the US, regulators have an effective model to follow — the regulatory system for human food.
