2023 Regulatory Update: What We're Watching in the Pet Products Sector
Pet Products Pet Food: We continue to follow the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)’s deliberations and decisions, as...
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Pet Products Pet Food: We continue to follow the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)’s deliberations and decisions, as...
With regard to the regulation of pet food, we have been monitoring the following:
Sale of Pets in Retail Establishments This year Vermont became the most recent state to pass a law banning or restricting the sale of pets...
The maze of regulations and requirements relating to exporting your products can be daunting. There are numerous steps involved, depending...
What are a company's obligations once it has determined that it must report? The required information must be provided in a standardized...
A US manufacturer importing products from China generally is not responsible for compling with Chinese custom regulations. Primary...
The maze of regulations and requirements relating to importing products into the US can be daunting. There are numerous steps involved,...
Minor Animal Species Remedies & the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act What are minor animal species remedies? Minor animal...
FAQ's Q: Why the "Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act?" A: In the United States, minor animal species do not have the...
Each day new products are introduced to the pet marketplace. The prolific growth of the Internet has made it easier to both market...
The CDC has updated its notice to reflect that the outbreak of Salmonella linked to pig ear treats appears to be over, and the...
If a manufacturer determines that a product placed in the marketplace is dangerous and can cause injury, whether to individuals or their...
Many states have specific laws that regulate promotions, including sweepstakes, contests, coupons, premiums and rebates and should be...
APPA joins the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) in sending this letter to its membership. As you may already know, it was...