ATLANTA, GEORGIA, US — Changes to animal food regulations will be discussed during the American Feed Industry Association’s free Feed Education Program at the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE).

The AFIA event is planned Jan. 31 during the IPPE, which is scheduled for Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Atlanta, Georgia, US.

The two-hour program is ideal for animal food facility managers and operations and mill personnel looking to learn about the latest regulatory requirements impacting their businesses.

“The AFIA Feed Education Program will keep industry stakeholders informed of potential changes in regulations,” said Gary Huddleston, director of feed manufacturing and regulatory affairs at the AFIA. “Anyone who works in the manufacturing side of our industry — plant manager, operations, quality personnel, safety and health, and others, will benefit from this program.”

The 2024 education program will feature a presentation on how to prepare a written heat injury and illness plan for animal food manufacturing facilities. The agenda also includes updates on regulatory requirements in the feed industry. 

Federal agencies, such as the Departments of Labor and Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), continue to modernize their regulations, making it important for industry professionals to stay informed. This training session will provide attendees with a better understanding of recent changes and give them an opportunity to ask questions about how they can best comply with evolving regulations.

The event also will feature the announcement of the AFIA Feed Facility of the Year winner for the commercial feed category. The award recognizes excellence in feed production and highlights the industry's commitment to quality and innovation.