Industry and Consumer Advocacy

Why Advocacy in Pet Food Safety Matters

Every year, countless pets are affected by contaminated or mislabeled food. Regulations exist, but they don’t always go far enough to protect our companions from harmful ingredients, poor manufacturing practices, and misleading labels.

At PetFoodSafe.com, we unite industry leaders, veterinary professionals, researchers, and pet parents to push for meaningful change—because our pets deserve better.

Did you know?
The FDA does not have a comprehensive premarket approval process for most pet foods. While certain ingredients may require safety review, most products reach store shelves without prior testing for contaminants or nutritional adequacy.

What We Advocate For

Our advocacy efforts focus on four core areas:

🧪 Stronger Oversight & Testing
We push for mandatory contaminant testing and clearer standards for recalls and inspections.

📦 Transparent Labeling
Ingredients should be listed honestly. We oppose “ingredient splitting,” vague protein sources, and misleading marketing terms.

🐾 Nutritional Accountability
We promote evidence-based nutritional profiles tailored for species, age, and breed needs—not just AAFCO minimums.

📣 Consumer Protection & Education
We campaign for better public access to safety reports and educate pet parents to make informed choices.

How We Work with Industry

Through third-party audits, cooperative policy proposals, safety innovation roundtables, and transparent data sharing, we aim to reward responsibility—not just compliance..

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