The PURR Act would create federal rules for food made for dogs and cats. It would prevent states and local governments from setting separate rules for pet food labels, labeling, and advertising, while preserving state food safety oversight. Certain ingredients listed in a 2024 industry publication would count as generally recognized as safe unless the FDA had found otherwise. The FDA would have 90 days to review ingredient submissions and issue an action letter. The bill would also set conditions for certain marketing claims and require guidance and regulations on pet food. The bill was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce; it has not been enacted.
Pet owners could see more consistent pet food labels and claims across states. Pet food makers would follow federal labeling rules and could use certain claims without advance FDA approval if they are truthful, not misleading, and adequately supported. States could still conduct food safety activities, such as investigating outbreaks and consumer complaints.
The bill text does not specify costs to consumers or businesses. No publicly available information on implementation expenses.
The bill's findings say that a uniform federal system could make ingredient reviews and market introductions more predictable and support the availability of safe, nutritious, and affordable pet food.
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