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FDA Should Require Labels for Animal-Derived Products, Petition Says

For religious, moral, food safety, and allergen concerns, consumers have a significant interest in the disclosure of animal-derived ingredients
October 2, 2024 Farmed Animals

Animal cruelty does not occur in a vacuum, and the failure to fully examine its origins would likely lead to future criminal acts and the continued cycle of abuse and violence.”

Hon. H. Lee Chitwood, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Pulaski, VA

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