AIB International plans pet food manufacturers safety course in November

AIB International will hold a Food Safety and Sanitation for Pet food Manufacturers course, November 8-10, at the company's Manhattan, Kansas, USA, facilities.

The petfood safety course allows participants to gain an understanding of legal requirements as a result of the Food Safety Modernization Act and Reportable Food Registry; recognize prerequisites necessary to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines; develop and implement HACCP food safety programs; identify and evaluate control methods for pests; recognize types of foreign material contamination, and equipment and methods for control of such contaminants; and identify microbiological issues relevant to a petfood facility.

The course is aimed at pet industry professionals, including plant, quality assurance, product safety and maintenance managers. Those interested in attending may obtain more information and register online.

AIB rates petfood plant as ‘excellent’

Texas Farm Products Co., maker of Precise Pet Products, was recently given an “excellent” rating from the American Institute of Baking for its petfood manufacturing plant
“Texas Farm Products Co. is one of a select number of petfood manufacturers to voluntarily have its facilities scrutinized by the AIB for human-grade food production,” said Mike Compton, vice president of operations and quality assurance at Texas Farm Products Co. “Undergoing AIB inspections proves our commitment to ensure the quality of the petfood we manufacture.”

Natura requires all distributors to be AIB certified

Natura Pet Products recently announced all of its distributors will be required to pass certification with the American Institute of Baking International.
AIB Certification specifies rigorous standards for food safety. To receive certification, an organization must pass independent inspections, training and audits that demonstrate its ability to protect the safety of the food supply chain. As part of Natura’s new partnership agreements, the company is requiring all distributors to pass AIB Certification.
“The AIB certification requirement is part of Natura’s ongoing efforts to ensure our petfoods and treats meet the strictest standards for safety and quality from our manufacturing plants to our customers’ pet bowls,” said Don Scott, president of Natura.