What is the scope of FDA's authority over animal feeds?

• A. CVM regulates medicated feeds and feed additives, including approvals, labeling, and safety/residue oversight
• B. EPA regulates all within farm animals
• C. FSIS regulates animal feeds for retail sale
• D. FDA has no authority over animal feeds

Answer: (A)

FDA’s authority over animal feeds centers on medicated feeds and feed additives, overseen by the Center for Veterinary Medicine. This means CVM handles the approvals, labeling, and safety/residue oversight for products added to feeds to provide a drug effect or therapeutic purpose. These controls ensure that medicated feeds are safe for animals and that drug residues in animal-derived foods remain within acceptable limits. Other agencies play different roles: EPA regulates pesticide-related aspects (not general feed ingredients), FSIS focuses on safety of meat, poultry, and processed eggs rather than feeds, and the idea that FDA has no authority over animal feeds isn’t correct.