PURR Act would set uniform standards for pet food and pet food labels – Newstalk KZRG

PURR Act: AAFCO Voices Concerns over Label Transparency, Consumer Protection

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), an independent organization that guides state, federal and international feed regulators with ingredient definitions, label standards and laboratory standards, recently voiced its concerns for the newly reintroduced H.R. 597, the “Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025” or the “PURR Act of 2025.” AAFCO is concerned the proposed legislation, as it is currently presented, could ne…

PURR Act would set uniform standards for pet food and pet food labels – Newstalk KZRG

Congressman Derek Schmidt announced that he has introduced the bipartisan Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform or “PURR” Act of 2025  alongside Congressmen Steve Womack of Arkansas and Josh Harder of California. This legislation sets uniform standards for dog and cat pet food and pet food labels, allowing pet food makers to invest in products that deliver the best nutritional benefits to animals instead of being burdened with inconsistent and inef…