Preparing the industry for pet food label modernization

Austin Therrell, executive director of the Association of American Feed Control Officials, discusses the next steps for pet food label modernization, including labeling changes, implementation and more.

Show notes

(0:34) Introducing Austin Therrell

(1:52) Understanding AAFCO

(3:40) What is PFLM?

(4:55) Four areas of a label impacted by PFLM

(5:51) The upcoming PFLM vote

(6:44) What processors need to know about changes under PFLM

• (7:05) The new Pet Nutrition Facts box

• (8:10) Changes to the intended use statement

• (8:56) Voluntary safe handling instructions

• (9:22) Changes to ingredient listings

(9:49) Timeline for implementation

(11:39) Feedback from the industry

(12:44) Anticipated challenges

(14:00) How the industry can stay engaged as PFLM is implemented