The PURR (Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform) Act is one of the most important things for all pet parents to understand.
While consistency in safety standards may seem beneficial, the downsides of the PURR Act have some potentially dangerous consequences.
One of the main concerns of the PURR Act is that it would replace state regulations with a one-size-fits-all federal law. Pet food would be under the sole jurisdiction of the FDA. This would reduce the level of protection pets currently enjoy in states with stronger guidelines. Allowing pet food companies to adhere to the bare minimum regulation would further compromise the quality and safety of pet food products.
Ingredient transparency is another major issue. Pet parents who are vigilant about what goes into their pets’ food often rely on clear and comprehensive labeling. However, under the PURR Act labels will be less detailed, offering fewer insights into the origins and quality of ingredients. This act even includes a section that allows for mislabeling. This will make it difficult for pet owners to make informed and healthy choices – especially for those who must avoid certain additives, preservatives, or non-GMO products.
Additionally, there is a fear that large pet food corporations will benefit more from the PURR Act than smaller, independent brands. Smaller companies, which often focus on high-quality, holistic pet food, may find it challenging to comply with the broad federal regulations, potentially squeezing them out of the market.
We Need to Take Action
We feel it is imperative for pet parents to push back against this ‘reform’. The pet food industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that already spends its profits lobbying for this bill – and others like it – in Washington. Money spent on maximizing profits and control instead of improving the quality or transparency of ingredients in the foods we feed our family members.
To read the entire PURR act for yourself, click here.
To find your representative and ask them to vote NO on this bill, click here.
Please also have a listen to our podcast on this topic with Susan Thixton, the only consumer advocate for Truth About Pet Food.
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