February 17, 2012

AAFCO’s Announces Headquarter Office Update!

 Please Read Announcement

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) is a voluntary membership association of local, state and federal agencies charged by law to regulate the sale and distribution of animal feeds and animal drug remedies.

Purpose and Function of AAFCO:

Although AAFCO has no regulatory authority, the Association provides a forum for the membership and industry representation to achieve three main goals:

• Ensure consumer protection
• Safeguarding the health of animals and humans
• Providing a level playing field of orderly commerce for the animal feed industry.

These goals are achieved by developing and implementing uniform and equitable laws, regulations, standards, definitions and enforcement policies for regulating the manufacture, distribution and sale of animal feeds - resulting in safe, effective and useful feeds by promoting uniformity amongst member agencies.

1. A University of Kentucky position has been posted. Please visit General Info, Employment Opportunities for more information. (12/22/11)
2. AAFCO's current President, Chad Linton, has published his Presidential Update Newsletter. You can find it under Directory, Board of Directors, Presidential Updates. (12/21/11)
3. Multiple agenda items for the upcoming Midyear Meeting have been added to Ingredient Definition Committee's webpage. (12/19/11)
4. 2012 Midyear Agendas have been posted to the Upcoming Meetings page. (12/06/11)
5. The 2011 Official Publication has SOLD OUT! Pre-orders for the 2012 Official Publication are now being accepted. The Invoice for the 2012 OP can be found under Publications, Publication Listing. The 2012 Official Publication will be available in early January, 2012.
6. Committee Minutes have been posted for Lab Methods & Services.
7. 2012 AAFCO Workshop/Midyear Meeting information added to the Event Calendar - (10/12/11)
   Go to Meetings, Event Calendar. The Workshop and Midyear Meeting are in January 2012. The registration form, draft Workshop Agenda and draft Midyear Meeting Schedules have been posted to the Meetings, Upcoming Meetings page.