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AMERICAN FEED INDUSTRY ASSN RESPONDS TO NEW FDA ANIMAL FOOD INGREDIENT REVIEW PATHWAY
Source: American Feed Industry Association news release

Arlington, Va. - The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to see the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 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 President and Chief Executive Officer Constance Cullman issued the following statement:

"The AFIA strongly advocated for a clear, modern FDA process that balances regulatory oversight with industry flexibility, and we are pleased to see that several of our recommendations are reflected in this new FDA guidance. Moving forward, we will work closely with the FDA to ensure that this program is efficient, inclusive and capable of accommodating the diversity of ingredients essential to animal nutrition. With our members' input, we will continue to advocate for a streamlined and adaptable approach, allowing the industry to innovate and bring safe, high-quality ingredients to the market faster. This guidance is a step forward, and we look forward to supporting its effective implementation."

This regulatory change will replace the decades-long FDA-AAFCO pathway, which ended Oct. 1, 2024, removing one of the industry's three primary regulatory pathways--and the one most used by ingredient innovators--for bringing safe ingredients to market. FDA's purported goal for the AFIC program is to minimize delays in bringing safe ingredients to market, reduce potential gaps in ingredient reviews and establish consistent standards to prevent market disruptions.

The final GFI 294 offers a structured pathway for ingredient innovators to consult with the FDA, ensuring that ingredient safety standards are met prior to market entry. Through the AFIC program, animal food innovators will have the opportunity to engage with the FDA to provide data demonstrating ingredient safety. This guidance also clearly specifies submission requirements, including the type of data needed for FDA evaluation, and details the FDA's role in assessing this information, addressing industry's concerns.

About AFIA

Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of over 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry--manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA's members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-whole grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments, and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).



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