Industry and Consumer Advocacy

Why Advocacy in Pet Food Safety Matters

Every year, thousands of pets are affected by contaminated or mislabeled food. While regulations exist, they often fall short of protecting our companions from harmful ingredients, poor manufacturing practices, and deceptive labeling.

At PetFoodSafe.com, we unite industry leaders, veterinary professionals, researchers, and consumers to demand real change—because our pets deserve better.

Did you know?
The FDA has no premarket approval process for most pet foods. That means many 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

We believe that collaboration with manufacturers is key to real progress. Through:

Third-party audits and certifications

Joint policy proposals with ethical brands

Industry roundtables on safety innovation

Data sharing for transparency

We aim to reward responsibility—not just compliance.

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