The first example on page 149 shows the product purpose as Complete Dog Food but the NAS just has Do

The first example on page 149 shows the product purpose as Complete Dog Food but the NAS just has Dog Food included in the name. In Example #4, page 152, the product purpose is adult dog food and the product name doesn’t have adult or dog food. Look at Example #9 on page 157. The purpose is Complete Adult Dog Food and the NAS has all of that. All seem to thus be acceptable. Also note that all pet foods regardless of purpose now need an NAS (for large and small, but not the very small packages), even treats and mixers. But for those products, the most likely NAS is ‘This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.’ No product name is needed. This is a snip from the recommended enforcement discretion letter that AAFCO released when PFLM revisions were published, February 2024. “As states begin the rulemaking process, AAFCO encourages members to allow for the distribution of pet food products that are in compliance with current state pet food regulations, as well as the newly approved regulations. Additionally, the association recommends state members work closely with pet food manufacturers and distributors within their state to set a goal of achieving full implementation with the regulation changes within the six-year period.” In regard to the Jan 2030 deadline for PFLM, companies are trying to understand what it means to be ‘in compliance’ and ‘achieving full implementation’ by that deadline.