Company Seeks Approval for New Cow Feed Coating
Published Date: 7/24/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
Evonik Corporation has asked the FDA to approve ethyl cellulose as a safe binder and coating for amino acids in food for ruminant animals like cows and sheep. This change could improve animal feed quality without extra costs or delays, with the petition officially filed on June 16, 2026. Farmers and feed producers should keep an eye out as this could soon become part of the rules.
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Ethyl cellulose for ruminant feed
The FDA filed a petition on June 16, 2026, asking to allow ethyl cellulose to be used as a binder and coating on amino acids in food for ruminant animals under 21 CFR part 573. If approved, this would change the rules about what can be added to feed for animals like cows and sheep.
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