The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Jenny Wei Fan & Kaiti Valm: Preparing for Pet Food Regulatory Change | Ep. 178

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Jenny Wei Fan and Kaiti Valm of SGS Nutrasource discuss how pet food and supplement businesses can prepare for regulatory change. They explore proposed GRAS changes, questions around ingredient definitions, and the importance of reviewing supplier documentation before making assumptions about compliance. The conversation also covers functional claims, shelf-life evidence, and coordinating regulatory decisions across the business. What can your team assess now while proposed requirements are still evolving? Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• GRAS rule changes
• Ingredient regulatory pathways
• Supplement regulatory pathways
• Claims and shelf life
• Regulatory change planning

Meet the guest:

Jenny Wei Fan is a Regulatory Scientist at SGS Nutrasource with experience in regulatory affairs and quality assurance across human food and pet food. Jenny holds an M.Sc. in Food Safety and Quality Assurance from the University of Guelph and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Companion Animal Nutrition. Kaiti Valm is Program Manager for Nonclinical and Animal Health Services at SGS Nutrasource. Kaiti works with ingredient science, manufacturing, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance data. Kaiti holds an MBA from the University of Alberta, an M.Sc. in Environmental and Life Sciences from Trent University, and a bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Guelph. Hear Jenny Wei Fan and Kaiti Valm discuss evolving pet food regulation on the Pet Food Science Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

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