Call for Reviewers
The Review Process
Safety and efficacy are 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
If you have expertise in livestock or companion animals, food microbiology, grains, extrusion and milling, alternative proteins and related fields, we're interested in having you join or panel of subject matter experts.
While the application process isn’t open just yet, stay tuned—we’d love to hear from you when the time is right.
