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Registration Open: NC State | CFIA Feed Week 2025

We're excited to announce we will once again be hosting the CFIA / NC State Feed Technology Convention this November! The schedule of events has been designed to accommodate both new and…

AAFCO and K-State Olathe Seeking Subject Matter Experts for New SRIS Process

The new Scientific Review of Ingredient Submissions (SRIS) program, a joint venture between the Association of American Feed Control Officials and K-State Olathe, is searching for subject matter…

Registration Open — Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCQI) Course May 12–14, 2025

Registration Closed! NC State Preventive Controls for Animal Food Course | May 2025

We’re excited to announce we will be offering a Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCQI) course in May 2025!Dates: Monday, May 12, 2025 (10 a.m. – 5…

AAFCO Votes Yes on New Ingredient Approval Pathway — replaces expired MOU with FDA

Association of American Feed Control Officials Approves New Animal Food Ingredient Pathway

On January 22, 2025 the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) voted to approve a proposal from Kansas State University's Olathe Innovation Campus (K-State Olathe) to conduct the…

FDA Food Safety Update: Cat and dog food manufacturers must consider HPAI (H5N1) in safety plans

Food Safety Update: HPAI for Consideration in Dog and Cat Food Safety Plans

On Friday, January 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement requiring cat and dog food manufacturers using uncooked or unpasteurized materials derived from poultry or…

FDA Guidance for Industry: Animal Food Ingredient Consultation

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final guidance for industry on the new animal food ingredient approval pathway, the Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC).Animal Food…

Registration Open: NC State Preventive Controls for Animal Food Course

We’re excited to announce we will be offering a Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCQI) course in July 2024!Dates: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 (10…

2024 Food Facility Biennial Registration Renewal

It's that time again! Every two years (on even numbered years), food facilities are required to renew their facility registration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Registrations must…

2024 Feed Week Registration Open

We're excited to announce we will be hosting the CFIA | NC State Feed Education Week this October with even more opportunities to learn and connect! The schedule of events has been designed to…

Decorated cookies with dog silhouette; title: Starting a Pet Food Business in NC — Part 1: Registering

New Factsheet Series: Starting a Pet Food Business in N.C.

Starting a pet food business is much more involved than making food or treats and selling them for a profit. There are regulatory requirements that must be met to sell or otherwise distribute animal…