The development and approval of feed additives in the United States has long been constrained by a regulatory framework that classifies many innovative ingredients as animal drugs – even when they do not treat disease or alter animal physiology. This classification imposes a lengthy, costly approval process that limits innovation and market access.

However, a new class of ingredients – those that act within the gastrointestinal tract to support animal health and performance without therapeutic effects – has emerged as a promising frontier in livestock nutrition. These include substances that reduce methane emissions, enhance nutrient absorption, and mitigate foodborne pathogens.

The Innovative FEED Act proposes a modernized regulatory pathway for these zootechnical animal food substances, reclassifying them as food additives and enabling approval through the Food Additive Petition (FAP) process. This shift would streamline development, reduce regulatory burden, and accelerate access to safe, effective feed technologies.

Join us to explore:

• The current regulatory landscape and its challenges
• The scope and status of the Innovative FEED Act
• How regulated product development informs feed additive innovation
• The benefits for livestock producers, feed manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers

This webinar will provide insights from Eurofins’ experience navigating veterinary product development and highlight how legislative reform can unlock the next generation of feed solutions.

Meet the Presenters

Kari Nichols

Business Development Director
Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Des Moines, Inc.

G. Leo Schilling, MSc

Sr Scientific Services Manager
Eurofins Animal Health Testing

Michel Evertsen

Inside Sales Manager
Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Des Moines, Inc.

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