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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...

2024 Regulatory Update Part 1: What We Are Watching in the Pet Food Sector

With regard to the regulation of pet food, we have been monitoring the following:

2024 Regulatory Update Part 2: What We Are Watching In the CBD and Hemp Pet Products Sector

2024 Regulatory Update Part 3: What We Are Watching Relating to the Sale/Adoption of Pets and Pet Services

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...

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 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...

Regulatory Alert: FDA AAFCO MOU Transition Plan

APPA joins the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) in sending this letter to its membership. As you may already know, it was...