FDA Eyes Bacteria Boost for Animal Feed: Farmers Rejoice?
Published Date: 8/19/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
Evonik Corporation wants the FDA to approve a new safe ingredient called Bacillus velezensis for animal food, which can be used for all kinds of animals. This change could help farmers and pet owners by improving animal feed options. The FDA is reviewing this petition now, so keep an eye out for updates that might affect animal food rules and safety.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Petition to Allow New Animal Feed Ingredient
The FDA filed a petition from Evonik Corporation asking to allow Bacillus velezensis as a source of viable (live) microorganisms in animal food for all species. The petition says this could help farmers and pet owners by improving animal feed options. The FDA is currently reviewing the petition, so this is a proposed change under consideration.
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