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. The bill's purpose is to address the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances.

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 define '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. The definition excludes substances intended to diagnose, cure, or prevent disease, hormones, and certain previously approved animal drugs. Zootechnical animal food substances are considered food additives and must comply with regulations under section 409. Petitions for zootechnical animal food substances must include data on the intended effect and the quantity required to achieve it. Regulations for these substances must specify conditions for safe use and achieving the intended effect. The labeling of zootechnical animal food substances must include a statement: '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: 5/22/2025 · Introduced: 5/22/2025

Author: Roger Marshall (R-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the definition of 'zootechnical animal food substance' to include substances affecting animal digestion, pathogens, or microbiome, excluding those intended to treat disease or acting as hormones.
Zootechnical animal food substances are regulated as food additives, requiring petitions with data on intended effects and safe use conditions.
Animal food containing zootechnical substances must be labeled with a statement clarifying they are not for disease diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention.

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