Poster
07-09-2004, 03:32 PM
The FDA has banned brains and other cow parts from being used in cosmetics and dietary supplements. However, other restrictions on banning the same parts in animal feed were delayed for up to two years. The measures were proposed in January when the first case of mad cow disease was discovered in the US. The FDA on Friday issued a notice asking if scientific evidence exists to ban all animal protein from cattle feed. The agency also asked the public whether it should prohibit cattle remains from being used to make pet food. However the agency stated that no rules would become finalized until 2006.
"Although our current rules are strong, when it comes to public health and safety we cannot be content with the status quo."
“With no indigenous BSE case detected in the United States, this policy is unnecessary and redundant in light of other existing feed restrictions."
For more information see: http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=5632864
"Although our current rules are strong, when it comes to public health and safety we cannot be content with the status quo."
“With no indigenous BSE case detected in the United States, this policy is unnecessary and redundant in light of other existing feed restrictions."
For more information see: http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=5632864