Innovative FEED Act of 2025

Reduction of 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 supplies for people.

Clarified Regulatory Standards: The bill requires petitioners for these substances to provide "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" (Section 2(b)(1)(A)). This ensures that the Secretary has full information regarding the methods and controls used in investigations (Section 2(b)(1)(B)).

Specific Usage Conditions: The Secretary may establish regulations prescribing "the conditions under which such additive may be safely used" (Section 2(b)(2)(A)(i)(I)). This includes specifying the particular food or classes of food, the maximum quantity permitted, and the manner in which the additive may be added to or used in food (Section 2(b)(2)(A)(i)(I)).

Labeling Requirements: There are strict labeling mandates for these substances. The labeling of a zootechnical animal food substance "shall include the statement: 'Not for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in animals'" (Section 2(b)(3)(1)).

Risk of Misbranding: Food can be considered misbranded if it is a zootechnical animal food substance and "the labeling of the food does not include the statement required by section 409(l)(1)" (Section 2(c)).