The ETA General Counsel and Secretary, Ann Begley, provided comments to FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) regarding feeds with certain types of claims, along with other stakeholders during the CVM listening session held on October 18, 2022. The ETA is supportive of modernization of the CVM Policy and Procedures Manual 1240.3605 to expand the available claims for animal foods for production, environmental benefit, and effect on the animal microbiome. Some comments provided by the ETA and others are highlighted in the Feed Strategy article at the link below. https://www.feedstrategy.com/animal-feed-additives/fda-hears-public-comments-on-possible-rule-changes/

ETA applauds FDA for the recent release of new “Feed Your Mind” educational materials to provide science-based information on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Check out the new materials: FDA Releases New “Feed Your Mind” Education Materials on GMOs for Consumers, Health Educators, and Health Care Providers | FDA https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-releases-new-feed-your-mind-education-materials-gmos-consumers-health-educators-and-health-care