Business · 28/07/2021Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

USDA Proposes to End Fee-for-Service Certification for Pet Food

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to end its fee-for-service certification program for pet food, citing outdated regulations and industry confusion, with both USDA and FDA agencies agreeing on the need for simplification of federal jurisdiction over pet food.