Meeting Being Planned to Obtain Public Input for Ensuring the Safety of Pet Food

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing 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 (AAFCO), 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). Date, Time, and Location: The date, time, and location for the 2008 public meeting will be announced in a subsequent notice that will be published in the Federal Register a later date. Addresses: 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), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to either http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments or http:// www.regulations.gov.