19 May 2025
🐔FDA Updates Regulations on Food Additives for Animal Feed
Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Selenium
Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or the Agency) is amending the regulations for food additives permitted in feed and drinking water of animals to provide for the safe use of zinc L- selenomethionine as a source of selenium in complete feed for broiler chickens. This action is in response to a food additive petition filed by Zinpro Corp.
Agencies
- Health and Human Services Department
- Food and Drug Administration
Business Impact
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The regulation introduces zinc L-selenomethionine as a new permitted food additive, which may affect businesses involved in animal feed production. Companies must ensure compliance with the new safety standards and labeling requirements set by the FDA. The amendment creates operational changes, potentially impacting costs and product offerings.