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AAFCO & Kansas State University launch new SRIS programme
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Friday, 02 May, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Kansas, USA
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The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), in collaboration with the Kansas State University Olathe Innovation Campus (K-State Olathe), is introducing the new ingredient review process called the Scientific Review of Ingredient Submissions (SRIS) programme. This programme will offer a fast and accurate scientific assessment of new animal food ingredients that will be accepted by state regulators across the US. Through SRIS, prospective ingredients will undergo scientific evaluation at twice the speed of traditional methods while upholding rigorous scientific standards and transparency.
Approved by AAFCO membership in January 2025, K-State Olathe has developed this innovative review process to create an environment that will benefit regulators, leaders in animal nutrition and the broader animal food community. Companies are encouraged to visit the new SRIS programme website for updates and to understand how to utilise this new pathway for incorporating ingredients into food for companion animals and feed for livestock. AAFCO is set to begin accepting applications later this year.
Austin Therrell, executive director of AAFCO, said, “The SRIS program marks a pivotal milestone in a new era of innovation and efficiency for the animal food industry. We believe this accelerated approval process will promote scientific advancement and efficiency, while simultaneously maintaining the rigorous safety standards that our animals and consumers deserve.”
All ingredient submissions will be directed to AAFCO, which will process them into the appropriate submission review package. Once a level is determined, the SRIS team at K-State Olathe, led by Haley Larson, will assemble the scientific review panel. This panel will consist of subject matter experts from universities across US and independent consultants, ensuring diversity and representation for all animal species. The panel will evaluate potential ingredient submissions and provide recommendations to AAFCO membership for final approval. Approved ingredients will then be added to AAFCO’s Official Publication, recognised as the most comprehensive list of approved feed ingredients worldwide by state and international regulatory agencies as well as the animal food industry.
Larson said, “It’s an exciting time for the advancement of the safety and quality of animal food ingredients. We are honoured to contribute our scientific and technical expertise to a collaborative process that is safe, scientific, and streamlined to meet the industry’s demand for new ingredients while upholding AAFCO’s unwavering standards for animal and human health.”
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