2023 Regulatory Update: What We're Watching in the Pet Products Sector
July 17, 2024
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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FDA's Reportable Food Registry
July 16, 2024
What are a company's obligations once it has determined that it must report? The required information must be provided in a standardized...
Promotions Law
July 11, 2024
Many states have specific laws that regulate promotions, including sweepstakes, contests, coupons, premiums and rebates and should be...
Product Safety Issues
July 11, 2024
If a manufacturer determines that a product placed in the marketplace is dangerous and can cause injury, whether to individuals or their...
Pet Product Labeling Requirements
July 11, 2024
Each day new products are introduced to the pet marketplace. The prolific growth of the Internet has made it easier to both market...
MUMS Act Info Sheet
July 09, 2024
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...
Minor Animal Species Legislation
July 09, 2024
Minor Animal Species Remedies & the Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act What are minor animal species remedies? Minor animal...
Pig Ear Update from the CDC and FDA: Investigation Closed
July 08, 2024
The CDC has updated its notice to reflect that the outbreak of Salmonella linked to pig ear treats appears to be over, and the...
Importing Pet Products into the US: Resources
July 08, 2024
The maze of regulations and requirements relating to importing products into the US can be daunting. There are numerous steps involved,...
Exporting Pet Products: Resources
July 05, 2024
The maze of regulations and requirements relating to exporting your products can be daunting. There are numerous steps involved, depending...
Importing Pet Food from China into the US: Resources
July 05, 2024
A US manufacturer importing products from China generally is not responsible for compling with Chinese custom regulations. Primary...
Before Entering the Pet Products Industry
July 05, 2024
APPA frequently gets questions from people that have a great product idea and want to start manufacturing. Unfortunately we can not help...
Are Pet Toys Regulated?
July 05, 2024
Laws Regulating Pet Toys There are virtually no federal or state laws, which expressly apply solely to the manufacture and sale of pet...
Animal Liability and Guardianship Issues
July 05, 2024
Animal Liability and Guardianship Issues As more and more people consider their pets to be another member of the family, many groups are...
Importing and Exporting Pet Foods: Canada
July 03, 2024
Procedures for Export of US Pet Food Products into Canada A review of the specific risks is required before the CFIA will issue an import...