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AMERICAN FEED INDUSTRY ASSN RESPONDS TO PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE GRAS FRAMEWORK
Aug. 11, 2026
Source: American Feed Industry Association news release
ARLINGTON, Va. - The American Feed Industry Association's President and CEO Constance Cullman issued a statement today on the Food and Drug Administration's proposed changes to its Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) ingredient review framework. The AFIA is reviewing the proposal and evaluating its potential impacts on animal food ingredient approvals, innovation and the safety of the animal food supply.
Cullman issued the following statement:
"The American Feed Industry Association understands the Trump administration's efforts to strengthen the safety and transparency of ingredient oversight. For years, the animal food industry has worked closely with the FDA to strengthen the animal food ingredient review pathways, including the GRAS notification process, with the goals of ensuring a safe animal food supply, building consumer trust and supporting innovation.
"As the FDA considers potential changes, it is critical that the agency has the resources, capacity and tools needed to administer animal food ingredient reviews in a timely manner. The AFIA is reviewing the proposal and will provide comments to the agency to ensure that any codified changes to the GRAS framework include the necessary resources and process improvements to make the system work effectively for animal food manufacturers, consumers and the broader food supply chain."
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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