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UNITED STATES | Cat and dog food manufacturers in the United States welcomed a new federal bill designed to harmonize the regulatory process for product approval. Instead of the current state-by-state framework, the bill would create more uniform standards across the country. The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024, also known as the PURR Act, regulates manufacturing processes in and around facilities to ensure that pet food is handled and produced in a clean environment. This includes careful monitoring of fresh ingredients and minimizing the risks associated with natural toxins, pathogens and other contaminants. Opponents have raised concerns…