The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law for the purpose of preventing contamination in the U.S. food supply. The goals of the FSMA Animal Feed Safety program include educating livestock feed and pet food firms on the safe handling and processing of animal feed products.

In 2021, the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority released a study of Missouri’s agriculture and forestry industries, and the impact these industries added to the state’s economy. The animal and pet food processing sector contributed $3.8 billion to Missouri’s economy and accounted for 37,078 jobs in the state.

MU Extension faculty certified as Preventive Control Qualified Individuals (PCQIs) work with Missouri firms, and provide guidance on the implementation and maintenance of the firm’s FSMA animal feed safety plan.

The University of Missouri Extension provides feed safety resources for Missouri consulting firms, on a variety of topics including:

• Creation of new firm plan manuals containing the firm’s unique Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)
• Consultations with elevator firms on procedures for processing and/or distribution of feed
• Validation of Standard Operating Procedures as potential concerns or hazards, as well as a Hazard Analysis Guide for all identified potential hazards
• A regular review of the firm’s plan manual, to aid firms in remaining compliant for potential review by state or federal agriculture inspectors

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Helpful resources

• Missouri Department of Agriculture - Feed & Seed Inspectors
  • Resource for elevator firms to determine who their current MDA Feed Inspector is as well as find their contact information.
• USDA FDA - Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
  • Page full of resources that firms can use for self-study or strengthen their own feed safety manual.
• USDA FDA - Food Facility Registration User Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions for Registration
  • Resource providing step-by-step instructions to aid elevators in maintaining their required Food Facility Registration.
• Code of Federal Regulations - Part 507: Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals
  • Link to the complete FSMA regulations.

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