Resources

1. Food Drug Cosmetic Act

2. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

FSMA Intro

FSMA Sections

FSMA Final Rule for Preventive Controls for Animal Food

3. Dietary Supplements (DSHEA) 

DSHEA Does Not Apply to Animals 

4. CVM GRAS Final Rule;  81 FR 54959 - August 17, 2016

1. 21 CFR 500s (food and drugs)

2. CVM GRAS Inventory 

3. AFIC Inventory

4. 21 CFR 70s (colors)

5. AAFCO Official Publication

Pre-Market

1. Prep and Submit FAP  GFI #221 

2. Pre-Submission FAP/GRAS  GFI #262 

3. GFI: Convening GRAS Panel 

4. Color Additives in Animal Food  GFI #223 

5. Animal Food Ing. Consultation  (AFIC)  GFI #294 

Enforcement Policy for AAFCO Ingredients  GFI # 293 

6. Zootechnical Substances in Animal Food  GFI #289 (pending) 

7. Policy Procedure Manual 1240.3605  Regulating Animal Foods with Drug Claims  WITHDRAWN

8. Animal Foods Intended to Affect Structure or Function of Body  GFI #291 (pending) 

9. Viable Microorganisms in Animal Food  GFI #___ (pending)

Human Food Safety

Human Food Safety GFI #3

Human Food Safety  GFI #149 

Protocols

Protocol Development  GFI #56 

Target Animal Safety Protocol  GFI #215 

Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls

VICH Guidance 

Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Strategies (CMC)  GFI #227 

Validation of Analytical Procedures GFI #64 

Current Good Manufacturing Practices for Animal Food (cGMPs)  GFI #235 

Urinary Health

Cat Food Urinary pH GFI #55 

Urinary Tract Health Claims GFI #284 

Raw Meat Foods

Raw Meat Foods  GFI #122 

Registration and Import

1. Food Facility Registration

2. Q&A on Facility Registration

3. Importing Food Products into the US

Miscellaneous

Human Food By-products for Animal Feed  GFI #239 

Recycled Animal Waste  CPG 685.100 

Silage Ingredients  CPG 687.500 

Animal Grooming Aids  CPG 653.100 

Search Guidance

Search FDA Guidance Docs 

ICCF Guidance 

EFSA Guidance 

CFIA Guidance

Federal law would indicate that livestock feed and pet food labels conform to regulations in 21 CFR 501. You should also follow the guidelines for the species/animal class as indicated in the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Official Publication (OP).  

Livestock labeling is addressed in AAFCO OP Chapter 4, Model Regulations under the Model Bill.  

Pet food labeling is addressed in AAFCO OP Chapter 4, Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food Under the Model Bill. You will have to Purchase access to the AAFCO OP.

Mock Label

Livestock Feed Labeling Guide

Pet Food Labeling Guide

Pet Food Label Modernization (PFLM)

PFLM TriFold

Enzyme Labeling Guide

1. Agri King
   https://agriking.com/lab-services/

2. Cumberland Valley Analytical Services
   https://www.foragelab.com/Services/Forage-and-Feed

3. Dairy Experts
   https://www.dairyexperts.com/nutrition-and-feed-lab/

4. Dairy One
   https://dairyone.com/services/forage-laboratory-services/about-the-forage-laboratory/

5. Dairyland Laboratories
   https://dairylandlabs.com/packages-and-pricing

6. Eurofins (livestock feed, pet food, medicated feed)
   https://www.eurofinsus.com/food-testing/industries/animal-health-medicated-feed/

7. FSNS - Food Safety Net Services, A Certified Group Laboratory
   https://fsns.com/industries/pet-food/

8. Heartland Assays (Vit. D, Amino Acids, HMB, 3-Methylhistindine, Hormones, Cannabinoid)
   https://www.heartlandassays.com/services

9. Mérieux NutriSciences (Pet Food)
   https://www.merieuxnutrisciences.com/pet-food-quality-safety/

10. Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories, Inc.
    https://mvtl.com/testing-services/animal-nutrition/

11. Rock River Laboratories
    https://rockriverlab.com/pages/Nutrition-Services.php

12. Trilogy Analytical Laboratory
    https://trilogylab.com/

13. Ward Laboratories
    https://www.wardlab.com/services/feed-nirs-analysis/

14. Your State Chemistry Lab

1. American Society of Animal Science
   https://www.asas.org/

2. American Dairy Science Association
   https://www.adsa.org/

3. American Poultry Science Association
   https://amerpoultryassn.com/

4. American Registry of Professional Animal Scientist
   https://www.arpas.org/

5. American Meat Science Association
   https://meatscience.org/

6. Equine Science Society
   https://www.equinescience.org/