WOAH Recognizes Heat-Treated Pet Food as Safe for Trade Amid Disease Outbreaks

The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) has updated its Terrestrial Animal Health Code to recognize dry, extruded, and heat-treated pet food in sealed containers as safe for trade, even in countries affected by diseases like African Swine Fever (ASF) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). This decision, welcomed by GAPFA president Loretta Hunter, follows rigorous scientific evaluations confirming the safety of these pet food types. The update ensures continued global trade of safe pet food, supporting access to high-quality nutrition during disease outbreaks.