Safeguarding Animal and Human Health

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is an independent organization that has been guiding state, federal and international feed regulators with ingredient definitions, label standards and laboratory standards for more than 110 years, while supporting the health and safety of people and animals. Our members are charged by their local, state or federal laws to regulate the sale and distribution of animal feeds and animal drug remedies.

August 10, 2026

Meet the Finalists: AAFCO’s First-Ever Student Poster Session

Meet the 9 finalists in AAFCO’s first Graduate Student Poster Presentation Session and explore research in animal nutrition, food safety and regulation.

July 27, 2026

State Spotlight: Massachusetts Feed Program

We sat down with the Massachusetts Feed Program to learn more about their initiatives and priorities.

July 20, 2026

Q&A with Kate Nelson

We sat down with Kate Nelson, the Agricultural Commodities Unit Supervisor for the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.

New Model Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food Regulations

The first major update to pet food labels in more than 40 years.

Scientific Review of Ingredient Submissions (SRIS)

AAFCO and Kansas State University’s Olathe Innovation Campus (K-State Olathe) are collaborating on a new regulatory pathway. Read more here.

Upcoming Events

2026 AITS

2026 Annual Meeting

2026 BITS

Latest AAFCO News

2026 Official Publication

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AAFCO Newsletter

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Proficiency Testing Program

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The Common Food Index Portal

Learn about and submit food items for consideration.

Learn More About The People Behind Animal Feed and Petfood

Find out how to file a complaint

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