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