Animal Feed, Pet Food & Animal Medications

CVM, as well a State Feed Control Officials, evaluates ingredients for pet food and animal feed. While there is no pre-submission requirement to CVM for animal feed, pet food ingredients or labels, a number of states do require these pre-submissions as well as registration with FDA under FSMA prior to introducing an animal feed or pet food into the US market. EAS assists importers and manufacturers with FDA registrations as well as any state-based permitting and licensing. In addition, EAS provides expert regulatory assistance for manufacturers or sponsors who intend to submit a Food Additive Petition to FDA for acceptance of a new animal food additive or for a new use of an already approved animal food additive. Our toxicologists prepare GRAS submissions for pet food and animal feed products, assessing the safety and acceptability of ingredients, and offering a full spectrum of services from safety studies through the FDA submission and review process.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are critical to the safety of CVM regulated products. Those who participate in the Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling or Holding Operations for these products must follow certain practices to ensure quality. EAS conducts GMP audits, both desk and on-site assessments and mock FDA audits providing a summary of findings and any necessary improvements requiring corrective action plans. We also provide detailed GMP training to management and staff as required by the regulations.

EAS’ labeling team offers services to the pet food and animal feed as well as veterinary drug and OTC industries. Much like products for human use, products for animals are tightly regulated ensuring safety and appropriate labeling, claims and marketing statements.

FSMA is the largest change the pet food and animal feed industry has seen since the inception of FDA. EAS is your one-shop consulting stop for all of your pet food and animal feed veterinary services with an experienced staff and group of specialized Independent Consultants that can quickly engage and address your questions and compliance needs.