The Innovative FEED Act of 2025 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate zootechnical animal food substances.

The Innovative FEED Act of 2025 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate zootechnical animal food substances. These substances, added to animal food or water, aim to affect animal byproducts, reduce foodborne pathogens, or alter the animal's gastrointestinal microbiome. The bill defines zootechnical animal food substances and requires specific data in petitions for their use. It also mandates labeling stating they are not for diagnosing, curing, mitigating, treating, or preventing animal diseases. The Secretary of Health and Human Services cannot require their use.

The Innovative FEED Act of 2025 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate zootechnical animal food substances.

The Innovative FEED Act of 2025 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate zootechnical animal food substances. These substances, added to animal food or water, aim to affect animal byproducts, reduce foodborne pathogens, or alter the animal's gastrointestinal microbiome. The bill defines zootechnical animal food substances and requires specific data in petitions for their use. It also mandates labeling stating they are not for diagnosing, curing, mitigating, treating, or preventing animal diseases. The Secretary of Health and Human Services cannot require their use.