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CS/HB 959 — Dosage Form Animal Health Products
by Regulatory Reform and Economic Development Subcommittee and Rep. Tuck and others (CS/SB 1056 by Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government and Senator Gruters)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Agriculture Committee (AG)
The bill defines a “dosage form animal product” as a regulated feedstuff under the Florida Commercial Feed Law, requiring such products to be subject to related fees, quality, safety, and labeling requirements. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (department) administers and enforces the Florida Commercial Feed Law.
The bill defines a “dosage form animal product” as a feedstuff that includes any product intended to affect the structure or function of an animal’s body, other than providing nutrition to the animal. The term includes oils, tinctures, capsules, tablets, liquids, and chewables. The term does not include:
- Minerals or vitamins;
- Products represented as a primary meal for the intended animal species;
- Products intended as a treat; or
- Dental products.
The bill exempts products sold solely as a dosage form animal product from showing a guaranteed analysis.
The bill includes specific labeling requirements and clarifies that a dosage form animal product does not apply to drugs that are administered or used to treat animals as defined under federal law.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect October 1, 2023.
Vote: Senate 39-0; House 109-0