FDA plans public meeting on pet food safety

From Feedstuffs.com

(Jan. 7) -- The Food & Drug Administration announced in today's Federal Register its intention to schedule and hold a public meeting early in 2008 to obtain input from stakeholder groups, including but not limited to the Association of American Feed Control Officials, veterinary medical associations, animal health organizations and pet food manufacturers for the development of ingredient, processing and labeling standards to ensure the safety of pet food.

These standards were mandated by the FDA Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA). The date, time and location for the 2008 public meeting will be announced in a subsequent Federal Register notice at a later date.

A docket has been opened at FDA to receive any comments in advance of the public meeting. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), FDA, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, Md. 20852. Submit electronic comments to either www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments or www.regulations.gov.

For further information, contact Walter Osborne, Center for Veterinary Medicine (HFV-6), FDA, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, phone (240) 276-9024, fax (240)276-9101 or e-mail walter.osborne@fda.hhs.gov.