Federal and State Integration Activities to Advance Cooperation and Regulatory Standards Among Animal Food Safety Regulatory Programs

This contract aims to provide funding to national feed associations to enhance and promote a unified national animal food safety system. Its primary objectives include fostering collaboration between various agencies, strengthening state regulatory and surveillance programs, and encouraging widespread adoption of the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS). By leveraging resources effectively and coordinating with federal partners, national organizations, and state entities, the initiative seeks to improve the harmonization of animal food safety efforts across the country. Administered by the Food and Drug Administration under the Department of Health and Human Services, this effort supports integration and cooperation among animal food safety regulatory programs at both federal and state levels. The contract emphasizes the importance of inter-agency partnership to streamline regulatory standards and optimize surveillance activities, ultimately enhancing consumer protection and food safety nationally. Danielle Head serves as the primary grants management specialist for inquiries related to this opportunity.