Work continues to advance the Animal Health Supplement Act, and your support is essential. We cannot overstate the importance of making your voice heard. We urge everyone reading this newsletter to sign the Statement of Support today to signal that you are in favor of federal legislation protecting pet owners’ continued access to animal health supplements.
The form takes just one minute to complete.
If you are a companion animal or horse owner, this legislation directly affects your animals and your ability to choose supplements that support their health. Adding your name is a simple way to speak up for the animals you love and who depend on you. Sharing the form with your colleagues, customers, friends, and family helps us gain even more support and momentum!
Food Facility Biennial Renewal Requirements
A friendly reminder that2026 is a biennial reporting year for FDA food facility registration renewal and qualified facility attestation.
Every two years, between October 1 and December 31, owners, operators, or agents in charge of domestic or foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for human or animal consumption in the United States must renew their FDA registration. During this same period, qualified facilities must also complete and submit their Qualified Facility Attestation.
Below is a link to the FDA announcement, as well as a helpful FAQ to assist with this reporting requirement:
Please note that this is not a difficult requirement and there is no fee to register or renew, however it is mandatory and must be completed by the December 31, 2026 deadline.
FDA GRAS Proposed Rule: On-Demand Webinar Available & Public Comment Period Open
On August 10, 2026, the FDA proposed a rule to enhance oversight of uses of substances added to human and animal food that are claimed to be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
In an effort to help stakeholders better understand the proposed rule, the FDA hosted a webinar on October 15. That recording is now posted online and can be viewed on demand.
The FDA is now seeking public feedback on the GRAS proposed rule to ensure the approach in a final rule protects public health and enhances transparency.
Stakeholders can submit comments electronically by visiting the website Regulations.gov and typing docket number FDA-2025-N-3262 into the search bar, and then clicking Proposed Rule under Document Type in the left-hand menu.
Written comments can be mailed to:
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
All written comments should clearly identify docket number FDA-2025-N-3262 and must be received by December 9, 2026.
New Preferred Supplier + First-Time Audits
A very warm welcome to our newest NASC Preferred Supplier, Blue Mountain Labs, a contract manufacturer located in Utah and specializing in liquid pet supplement products.
The company qualified for membership by passing NASC's thorough vetting process and demonstrating compliance with our rigorous quality standards. They are committed to partnering with NASC Primary Suppliers to support quality and innovation in the animal health supplement industry.
And congratulations to NASC Primary Suppliers Lang Pharma and VetIMMUNE for recently passing their very first NASC quality audit and earning permission to use the Quality Seal on their products!
Ready to get the ball rolling on your first audit? Reach out to the NASC team for info on how to get started!
Register for a November Educational Webinar
Explore new possibilities for your formulations with two NASC Preferred Supplier webinars this November. Zinpro Corporation will take the stage on November 3, followed by APC on November 19. Registration is open for both sessions, so mark your calendar and make a plan to join us!
October Webinars Now Available On Demand
Did you miss one of October’s webinars, or want to take another look? All three sessions are available to watch on demand. In fact, all our NASC Preferred Supplier webinars live on the NASC website. Watch any you've missed—or revisit information you’d like to put to work—at your convenience!
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