Innovative FEED Act of 2025

Reduction of Foodborne Pathogens: The bill defines zootechnical animal food substances as those intended to "reduce the presence of foodborne pathogens of human health significance in an animal intended to be used for food" (Section 2(a)(1)(B)(ii)). This could lead to safer food products for consumers.

Clearer Labeling Standards: The bill mandates that labeling for these substances must include the statement: "Not for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in animals" (Section 2(b)(3)). Additionally, labels may include statements regarding the substance's intended effect on the animal's body structure or function (Section 2(b)(3)). This provides specific information regarding the intended use of the substance.

Increased Regulatory Burden for Petitioners: For those seeking to use these substances, the bill requires that petitions include "all relevant data bearing on the effect the zootechnical animal food substance is intended to have and the quantity of such substance required to produce the intended effect," as well as "full reports of investigations" (Section 2(b)(1)(A) and (B)). This creates specific data and reporting requirements.

Risk of Non-Compliance through Misbranding: The bill states that a substance is considered misbranded if it is a zootechnical animal food substance and the labeling does not include the required disclaimer (Section 2(c)). This creates a specific legal standard for food labeling.