Pricing and Estimated Cost
How costs are evaluated
Each proposed ingredient definition submission will be initially evaluated based on the intended use of the ingredient, the animal species to which it is intended and the potential impact on human food products (meat, milk, eggs, etc.).
Because submissions may vary in complexity, the AAFCO investigator and the SRIS team will work to assess each submission and assign it to the appropriate submission package level. This evaluation will determine the suitability for evaluation under the SRIS, the number of reviewers needed and provide a cost estimate.
Examples of the cost breakdown are provided here:
Basic Scientific Review
Modification[1] of an existing AAFCO ingredient definition that requires a scientific review from qualified subject matter experts.
- Includes review by a maximum of 2 reviewers.
$10,000
Starting price per ingredient
Full Submission Package
New AAFCO ingredient definition for 1 or 2 animal species or classes of animal species (e.g. layers or dairy) that requires scientific review from qualified subject matter experts.
- Panel will consist of a minimum of 2 reviewers based on intended use, target animal species and/or human food products (i.e. meat, milk, eggs) with potential to be affected.
- Extra reviewer(s)[2] may be required based on complexity of the review and target animal species involved.
$25,000
Starting price per ingredient
Expanded Submission Package
New AAFCO ingredient definition for 3 or more animal species or classes of animal species (e.g. layers or dairy) that requires a scientific review from qualified subject matter experts.
- Panel will consist of a minimum of 3 reviewers based on intended use, target animal species, and/or human food products (meat, milk, eggs) with potential to be affected.
- Extra reviewer(s)[2] may be required based on complexity of the review and target animal species involved and human food products potentially affected.
$35,000
Starting price per ingredient
[1] Modification, in this process, means any type of change to an existing AAFCO definition that is scientific in nature and needs to be supported by appropriate data to substantiate the change. This change may result in altering the composition of an ingredient that is publicly available in the market.
[2] When extra reviewer(s) are needed, the cost may increase an additional $5,000 per reviewer and may require an additional 10-15 business days of review time. AAFCO and K-State Olathe will determine the number of reviewers required for each submission during the AAFCO investigator review period. Firms will be notified about this change.
Navigate to related pages:
The Submission Process
What is the new process for submitting an ingredient review definition?
Preparing a Submission
Learn what six key areas to focus on when writing your dossier and download the template to get started.
The Review Process
How is your submission reviewed? Read more about the process and how reviewers are selected.