FDA Reviews Rules on Banned Proteins in Cow Feed Safety
Published Date: 6/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The FDA wants your thoughts on keeping records about animal proteins that can’t be used in cow feed to keep animals safe and healthy. This affects farmers, feed makers, and anyone involved in animal food, with no new costs but a chance to improve rules. You’ve got 60 days to share your ideas before the FDA decides what’s next!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Recordkeeping for Banned Ruminant Proteins
The FDA is asking for public comment for 60 days on recordkeeping rules about animal proteins that are prohibited in cow (ruminant) feed. This request specifically affects farmers, feed makers, and anyone involved in animal food; the notice says there are no new costs now but offers a chance to improve the rules.
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