In the October 16, 2014, Federal Register, FDA announced its filing of a citizen petition proposing the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of Schizochytrium sp. dried algae as a source of docosahexaenoic acid for use in standard pelleted foods for adult dogs. Comments due November 17, 2014.

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