The following material covers the latest information on the upcoming U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Veterinary Feed Directive regulation, which goes into effect January 1, 2017.  The information is provided as guidance based on current understanding of the FDA regulation and will be updated as new information becomes available. Information on VFD for feed mills and distributors can be found in the educational modules at www.vfdinfo.org. Specific questions can be asked of your local Kanas Department of Agriculture inspector or to Ken Bowers, at Ken.Bowers@ks.gov or directly to FDA at AskCVM@fda.hhs.gov.

• FDA’s Compliance Program Guidance Manual for Feed Manufacturing (CPGM 7371.004)
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices for firms where an approved medicated feed mill license is not required, 21 CFR 225.120 – 225.202
• GFI #120 VFD Regulation Questions and Answers
• GFI #233 DRAFT Guidance for Industry Veterinary Feed Directive Common Format Questions and Answers