FDA Approves Chromium Additive for Cattle Feed
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a rule allowing the use of chromium DL-methionine chelate in cattle feed and drinking water. This specific chemical compound is permitted to serve as a nutritional source of chromium for cattle.
Why it matters: This is a routine regulatory update that expands the list of approved ingredients for livestock feed. It allows manufacturers to include this specific form of chromium in their products, which may help cattle producers access a particular nutritional supplement. It does not change general food safety rules for humans or other animals.
Who it affects
- Cattle feed manufacturers
This information is based on a final rule published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration; readers should consult the official Federal Register document for specific usage limits and compliance details.
Agency: Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document