Call for Reviewers
The Review Process
Safety is the top priority
Each newly submitted animal food ingredient is evaluated by a scientific review panel of subject matter experts from universities and independent consultants across the U.S. This ensures that panelists' backgrounds capture all animal species and various parts of the feed and food production processes.
In addition to conducting a rigorous scientific review of a proposed ingredient definition to determine its safety and efficacy, panelists may also be called to pre-consultation meetings.
It is the effort and thought leadership of our SRIS subject matter experts (SMEs) that provide recommendations to AAFCO on all new ingredient definitions to be added to the Official Publication. Based on their contributions, SMEs are eligible for a flat rate compensation. All SMEs must provide a curriculum vitae outlining their expertise in animal nutrition or related fields, as well as information regarding potential conflicts of interest.
Become a Reviewer
Do you work with livestock, poultry, aquaculture, or companion animals? Specialize in food microbiology, grains, extrusion and milling or alternative proteins? We invite you to share your expertise as a subject matter expert for the SRIS program regulatory review panels.
Prior regulatory or review experience is not required—what matters most is your depth of knowledge and perspective in your field.
