In one of the last posts, I presented a timeline related to the court cases. At the writing of that post, all parties in the Lystn LLC vs FDA, AAFCO, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture lawsuits, as well as the interveners, were to meet with the magistrate judge today, …
Read More »Coincidence?
As you hopefully know, I represent our manufacturers on numerous AAFCO work groups and volunteer to help with more workgroups all the time. In fact, earlier this year, I successfully chaired a workgroup to clean up one section of the AAFCO Official Publication (the OP, as it’s called). Our workgroup …
Read More »Day 3: Answers Lawsuit
Today was Answers’ turn to present their case. Two expert witnesses went largely unchallenged by the state attorneys. Closing remarks were presented on both sides. The judge was very involved in the case asking excellent clarifications. The judge needs to deliberate. He will deliver his decision within 60 days (we …
Read More »Game On!
In a bold move, on Friday, July 5, 2019, Lystn LLC, doing business as Answers Pet Food, filed in federal court to sue the FDA. Amongst other issues, the lawsuit addresses the zero tolerance policy toward bacteria in raw pet food. Answers is making their stance on behalf of the …
Read More »Who Are Our Members?
Next Gen PFMA has the wonderful opportunity to represent a wide array of pet food manufacturers, as well as the distributors and retailers who support these manufacturers by carrying their products. Our manufacturers often use unique methods of marketing to the consumer. Some manufacturers use the traditional method of brokering …
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