{"topic_id":"nasc-treat_005","category":"us-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: nasc-treat_005\ncategory: NASC-TREAT\ntitle: A) NASC Membership\nlang: en\nsource: nasc_treat_program_guide.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 802\n---\n\nA) NASC Membership\nTo join NASC (or expand an existing membership scope to include treats), a\ncompany must:\n• Have a direct conversation with NASC leadership (to ensure they\nqualify, it’s a good fit, and to prevent avoidable compliance issues)\n• Agree to follow standards appropriate to the products sold\nNASC may point out issues early (example: “calming treats” positioned with\nhealth benefits).\nB) Treat cGMPs\nNASC Treat cGMPs are based on FSMA animal food requirements (21 CFR\n507), with added expectations, such as adverse event reporting and postmarket surveillance. These requirements were reviewed by the NASC\ncompliance team and treat industry participants.\nC) NAERS Participation (adverse event reporting)\nParticipation in the NASC Adverse Event Reporting System (NAERS®) is\nrequired of treat supplier members as part of:\n• Post-market surveillance\n• Early warning for potential safety issues\n• Overall risk management\nD) Labeling Guidance and PFLM Alignment\nNASC’s treat labeling guidance is intended to be consistent with AAFCO\n(including PFLM).\nGuidance includes:\n• Treat labeling pre-PFLM and post-PFLM\n• Dog/cat treat labeling\n• Horse treat labeling\n\nUsing the NASC Quality Seal on Treats\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":802,"generated_at":null,"tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}