What does Preamble of Innovative FEED Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances,' aims to modify the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Innovative FEED Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025.

What does REGULATION OF ZOOTECHNICAL ANIMAL FOOD SUBSTANCES. of Innovative FEED Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate zootechnical animal food substances. It defines 'zootechnical animal food substance' as a substance added to animal food or water intended to affect digestive byproducts, reduce foodborne pathogens, or alter the animal's gastrointestinal microbiome. Substances intended for disease treatment, hormones, or certain approved animal drugs are excluded from this definition. Petitions for zootechnical animal food substances must include data on the intended effect and quantity required to achieve it. Regulations for these substances must specify conditions for safe use and achieving the intended effect. Labeling of zootechnical animal food substances must include a statement that they are 'Not for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in animals.' Food is considered misbranded if it is a zootechnical animal food substance and lacks the required labeling statement. The Secretary cannot require the use of any zootechnical food substance or food additive.

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Innovative FEED Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/18/2025 · Introduced: 3/18/2025

Author: Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

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The bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate 'zootechnical animal food substances,' defined as substances intended to affect animal digestion, reduce pathogens, or alter the gastrointestinal microbiome.
Petitions for approval of these substances require data demonstrating the intended effect and safe usage conditions, with labeling requirements specifying they are 'Not for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in animals.'
The Secretary of the relevant agency is prohibited from mandating the use of any zootechnical food substance or food additive.

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