Opportunity for Public Input on Standards for Pet Food and Other Animal Feeds; Notice of Meeting

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting to obtain input from stakeholder groups, including, but not limited to, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), veterinary medical associations, animal health organizations, and pet food manufacturers, concerning the development of ingredient standards and definitions, processing standards, and labeling standards for pet food. These standards were mandated by the FDA Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA). We also would like to obtain input on whether the ingredient standards and definitions and processing standards should cover all animal feeds. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is announcing a related public meeting notice. Date and Time: The public meeting will be held on May 13, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: The public meeting will be held at the Gaithersburg Holiday Inn, 2 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877. There is parking adjacent to the building. The building is also accessible by public transportation. (Take the Metro Red Line to Shady Grove Station, then take Ride-On bus 124 to Frederick Rd. at Perry Pkwy., then cross the roadway and walk approxima