December

• December 23, 2020 - VQIP Application Portal Now Open for FY 2022
• December 15, 2020 - FDA Releases Annual Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed in 2019 for Use in Food-Producing Animals
• December 11, 2020 - FDA Releases 2018 NARMS Integrated Summary and NARMS Now: Integrated Data Featuring Genomic Data and Predicted Resistance
• December 11, 2020 - Updated - FDA Launches New Online Portal to Assist Industry with Exporting Animal Products
• December 10, 2020 - FDA Finalizes Guidance to Help Improve and Expedite Animal Food Additive Petition and GRAS Notice Review Processes
• December 1, 2020 - FDA Reminds Human and Animal Food Facilities About This Year’s Biennial Registration Renewal Period and Provides Updated Guidance on How to Obtain and Submit a DUNS Number

November

• November 25, 2020 - Updated - FDA Holds Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss Potential Approach for Ranking of Antimicrobial Drugs According to Their Importance in Human Medicine: A Risk Management Tool for Antimicrobial Animal Drugs
• November 16, 2020 - FDA Approves First Intratumoral Injection to Treat Non-Metastatic Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
• November 13, 2020 - FDA Opens Fall 2020 Grant Funding Application Period for Animal Drugs for Minor Uses and Minor Species
• November 9, 2020 - Resources for Animal Food Producers in the Southeastern United States Affected by Tropical Storm Eta (Español​)
• November 9, 2020 - Updated - FDA Issues Revised Draft Guidance to Assist Sponsors of Animal Drugs for Minor Uses and Minor Species
• November 3, 2020 - Interdisciplinary Scientific Cooperation Will Lead the Way to Understanding of Non-Hereditary DCM

October

• October 28, 2020 - Resources for Animal Food Producers in Gulf Coast Affected by Hurricane Zeta (Español​)
• October 19, 2020 - FDA Approves Elura (capromorelin oral solution) for Managing Weight Loss in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease
• October 9, 2020 - FDA Holds Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss Potential Approach for Ranking of Antimicrobial Drugs According to Their Importance in Human Medicine: A Risk Management Tool for Antimicrobial Animal Drugs
• October 8, 2020 - Resources for Animal Food Producers in Gulf Coast Affected by Hurricane Delta (Español)

September

• September 28, 2020 - FDA Announces Animal Biotechnology Webinar, Stakeholder Outreach Initiative for Developers
• September 21, 2020 - FDA Approves ZoaShield 25% for Use in Certain Poultry
• September 21, 2020 - Updated - FDA Releases NARMS Strategic Plan, Announces October 2020 NARMS Virtual Public Meeting
• September 15, 2020 - FDA’s FY 2018 Pesticide Analysis Demonstrates Consistent Trends
• September 15, 2020 - Resources for Animal Food Producers in Gulf Coast Affected by Hurricane Sally (Español​)

August

• August 25, 2020 - Resources for Animal Food Producers in Southeast and Gulf Coasts Affected by Storms Marco and Laura (Español​)
• August 19, 2020 - FDA and OSHA Team Up to Publish Checklist to Assist Food Industry During COVID-19
• August 18, 2020 - FDA Releases NARMS Strategic Plan, Announces October 2020 NARMS Virtual Public Meeting

July

• July 31, 2020 - Resources for Animal Food Producers in Puerto Rico and the Southeastern U.S. Affected by Hurricane Isaias (Español​)
• July 31, 2020 - USDA/FDA Launches Joint Webinar on Roles and Responsibilities for Cultured Animal Cell Human and Animal Food Products
• July 31, 2020 - FDA Announces FY 2021 Animal Drug User Fee Rates for ADUFA and AGDUFA
• July 30,2020 - FDA Announces FY2021 Fee Rates for Voluntary Qualified Importer Program and Third-Party Certification Program
• July 28, 2020 - FDA Approves Cardalis for the Management of Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs
• July 28, 2020 - Updated - FDA Proposes to Require Electronic Submission of Certain Postmarketing Safety Reports for Approved New Animal Drugs
• July 14, 2020 - FDA Issues Draft Guidances to Help Facilitate the Development of New Animal Drug Submissions
• July 14, 2020 - FDA Issues Revised Draft Guidance to Assist Sponsors of Animal Drugs for Minor Uses and Minor Species

June

• June 29, 2020 - Updated - CVM Provides Alternative Options for Industry Document Submissions During COVID-19 Pandemic
• June 24, 2020 - Updated - Compounded Unapproved Animal Drugs from Rapid Equine Solutions Linked to Three Horse Deaths
• June 22, 2020 - FDA Launches New Online Portal to Assist Industry with Exporting Animal Products
• June 19, 2020 - FDA Opens New Grant Funding Application Period for Animal Drugs for Minor Uses and Minor Species
• June 16, 2020 - FDA Approves Clevor (Ropinirole Ophthalmic Solution) to Induce Vomiting in Dogs
• June 11, 2020 - FDA Provides Additional Time for Stakeholders to Comment on Revised Draft Guidance on Animal Drug Compounding from Bulk Drug Substances
• June 2, 2020 - FDA Revises Population Estimates for Cats and Horses for Determination of Minor Uses in Major Species

May

• May 29, 2020 - Updated - FDA Issues Guidance on Proprietary Names for New Animal Drugs
• May 28, 2020 - FDA Approves Generic Animal Drug for Broad Spectrum Parasite Protection in Cats
• May 22, 2020 - FDA Extends Application Period for Voluntary Qualified Importer Program to July 31
• May 22, 2020 - FDA and USDA Release Recommendations for those in the Food and Agriculture Sector Experiencing Shortages of PPE, Cloth Face Coverings, Disinfectants, and Sanitation Supplies
• May 14, 2020 - FDA Awards Grants to Help Fund Studies for Drugs for Minor Uses/Minor Species
• May 8, 2020 - CVM Provides Alternative Options for Industry Document Submissions During COVID-19 Pandemic
• May 7, 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Guidance on Reporting and Mitigating Animal Drug Shortages during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

April

• April 28, 2020 - FDA Approves First Generic Detomidine Hydrochloride Injectable Solution for Horses
• April 22, 2020 - FDA Issues Temporary Policy for Certain Requirements under the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
• April 16, 2020 - FDA Warns Two Firms Marketing Unapproved Chloroquine Phosphate Animal Drug Products
• April 13, 2020 - FDA Approves Aservo EquiHaler (ciclesonide) for Severe Equine Asthma
• April 3, 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Guidance on Conduct and Review of Studies to Support New Animal Drug Development
• April 3, 2020 - FDA To Temporarily Conduct Remote Importer Inspections Under FSVP Due to COVID-19
• April 3, 2020 - FDA Further Extends Comment Period for the Laboratory Accreditation Program Proposed Rule Due to COVID-19

March

• March 24, 2020 - FDA Approves First Generic Form of Marbofloxacin, an Antibiotic for Use in Dogs and Cats
• March 17, 2020 - FDA Issues Temporary COVID-19 Policy for Receiving Facilities and Importers in Meeting FSMA Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements
• March 13, 2020 - FDA to Include Animal Drugs in EU Mutual Recognition Agreement for Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice Inspections
• March 13, 2020 - U.S. Animal Food Facilities Interested in Exporting to China Should Contact FDA by April 3, 2020
• March 2, 2020 - FDA Approves Simparica Trio, a Combination Drug for Heartworm and Other Parasites

February

• February 27, 2020 - FDA adds Alfaxan Multidose IDX to the Index of Legally Marketed Unapproved New Animal Drugs for Minor Species
• February 20, 2020 - FDA Withdraws Outdated Compliance Policy Guides Related to Animal Food and Drugs
• February 14, 2020 - FDA Provides Additional Time for Stakeholders to Comment on Revised Draft Guidance on Animal Drug Compounding from Bulk Drug Substances
• February 12, 2020 - FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Stakeholder Consultations with FDA on Development of Animal Food Additive Petitions and GRAS Notices
• February 10, 2020 - FDA Announces FY 2020 Funding Opportunity for Collection of Antimicrobial Use Data in Dogs and Cats

January

• January 30, 2020 - FDA Announces 2020 Funding Opportunity to Help Define Durations of Use for Certain Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs for Food Animals