Bill > SB0249

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, aims to codify and update administrative rules for animal food, particularly focusing on commercial feed and pet food, by amending Indiana Code (IC) 15-19-7. It introduces new definitions for terms like "all life stages," "family," "good manufacturing practice," "immediate container," "ingredient statement," "principal display panel," and "supplier" to clarify regulations. The bill revises requirements for commercial feed licenses, including application details and fees, and establishes provisions for interstate exclusion status for certain manufacturers and distributors. It also details specific labeling requirements for pet and specialty pet foods, covering product names, ingredient listings, nutritional adequacy claims, feeding directions, and calorie content, aligning many of these with standards set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Furthermore, the bill addresses the use of artificial colors and additives, defines what constitutes adulterated feed, and outlines specific guarantees and formats for nutritional analysis on feed labels. It also clarifies rules regarding the use of nonprotein nitrogen, the safety and efficacy of feed additives, and the treatment of weed seeds in feed. Finally, it allows for the review of pet food labels based on AAFCO's model bill upon request and voids certain existing administrative rules related to animal food.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/249/details