The End of the AAFCO-FDA Memorandum of Understanding: What Could This Mean for Pet Owners and the Pet Food Industry?

oday, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) released an interesting statement. On October 1, 2024, a longstanding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between AAFCO and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will expire, ending a 17-year agreement that outlines the roles and responsibilities of both organizations in defining animal feed ingredients, raising significant concerns about the future of pet food regulation and the interests of end consumers.