American Feed Industry Association The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. AFIA’s members include over 650 domestic and international companies, such as livestock feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and supply companies that provide other products or services to feed manufacturers. Several state, national and regional associations are also AFIA members. http://www.afia.org

American Feed Industry Association The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. AFIA’s members include over 650 domestic and international companies, such as livestock feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and supply companies that provide other products or services to feed manufacturers. Several state, national and regional associations are also AFIA members. https://www.ussec.org

American Feed Industry Association The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. AFIA’s members include over 650 domestic and international companies, such as livestock feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and supply companies that provide other products or services to feed manufacturers. Several state, national and regional associations are also AFIA members. https://www.usapeec.org/

American Feed Industry Association The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. AFIA’s members include over 650 domestic and international companies, such as livestock feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and supply companies that provide other products or services to feed manufacturers. Several state, national and regional associations are also AFIA members. https://www.nara.org

American Feed Industry Association The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. AFIA’s members include over 650 domestic and international companies, such as livestock feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and supply companies that provide other products or services to feed manufacturers. Several state, national and regional associations are also AFIA members. https://www.elanco.com/

American Feed Industry Association The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. AFIA’s members include over 650 domestic and international companies, such as livestock feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and supply companies that provide other products or services to feed manufacturers. Several state, national and regional associations are also AFIA members. http://www.usmef.org

U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) North American Meat Institute (NAMI) Elanco Merck Animal Health About FAEA FAEA Staff & Partners Leadership Trade Data Contact Us The Food and Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA), established in May 2004, is a coalition fostering enhanced collaboration and effectiveness in for a diverse array of U.S. agricultural products, including meat, poultry, dairy, feed grains, rendered products and soybeans. FAEA's overarching aim is to bolster cooperation among various commodity groups and private sector entities, focusing on developing international markets. FAEA's strategic objectives include advancing international food and feed safety regulations to align with science-based international standards. Recognizing non-tariff barriers—such as those associated with food and feed safety under SPS regulations, Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), and the standards recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission—as a critical area of concern, FAEA prioritizes these issues. As traditional trade barriers diminish through multilateral and bilateral agreements, non-tariff barriers have emerged as significant impediments to agricultural trade. Often referred to as the "trade barrier of choice," SPS constraints represent a substantial threat to both current and future expansion in global agricultural trade. Collectively, FAEA members represent approximately 65% of U.S. agricultural exports. The application of non-scientific barriers to trade by foreign governments is common to all the products represented by FAEA members. FAEA activities are funded through a combination of FAEA membership funds and USDA’s Market Access Program as a Global Based Initiative (GBI). FAEA’s GBI is submitted on an annual basis via the USGC’s Unified Export Strategy (UES). FAEA Members FAEA Members FAEA Staff & Partners FAEA Staff & Partners FAEA Staff & Partners FAEA Staff & Partners FAEA Staff & Partners FAEA Staff & Partners FAEA Staff & Partners FAEA Staff & Partners FAEA Staff & Partners FAEA Staff & Partners

Ryan LeGrand President and CEO The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with soluble (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. https://www.grains.org/

Food and Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA) was created for cooperation in marketing access to meat, poultry, dairy, feed grains and soybean organizations and agri. input providers. The goal of FAEA is to connect sectors in developing food export for the benefit of the U.S. agriculture sectors. 203A5165 203A5176 203A5165 1/30 Who We Are The Food and Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA) is a coalition formed in May 2004, bringing together key stakeholders from the agriculture industry dedicated to advancing global food and feed safety through science-based regulations. Our organization is committed to fostering international collaboration and aligning food and feed safety standards with global best practices. With a focus on countries in Asia and Africa, FAEA plays a critical role in shaping regulatory environments that support safer, higher-quality agricultural products worldwide. What we do FAEA works to improve food and feed safety laws and regulations internationally, ensuring they align with science-based standards. By leveraging funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and FAEA member organizations, we help address non-tariff barriers that hinder global trade. Our initiatives include collaborating with governments, industry experts, and local stakeholders to build regulatory frameworks that not only protect public health but also enhance market access and economic opportunities. Through our programs and expertise, FAEA helps create a safer, more transparent regulatory landscape for agricultural products across our target markets in Asia and Africa.

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Greg Tyler President & CEO Out of its home office in Stone Mountain, Ga., USAPEEC's reach is far ranging. Through its network of international offices and consultants in key markets around the globe, USAPEEC keeps current on issues that have a direct impact on U.S. poultry and egg exports. Although USAPEEC's mission is to promote exports of U.S. poultry and eggs around the world, the Council has evolved into an association that is an advocate for the industry on trade policy issues. Because of its status as a not-for-profit entity, USAPEEC does not lobby, but the organization can and does act as an intermediary with USDA, in Washington and at embassies and Agricultural Trade Offices around the world. USAPEEC also has good working relationships with other industry trade associations, such as the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, American Egg Board, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, and many more. https://www.usapeec.org/

Launch of Technical Working Groups and Pilot on Good Regulatory Practices In June 2024, FAEA, in collaboration with partners including the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMHSW), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Missouri’s Africa Food Safety Initiative (AFSI), and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), convened the "Food and Feed Safety Expertise Coordination Workshop" in Abuja, Nigeria. This significant event marked a pivotal step in modernizing Nigeria's food and feed safety systems. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Launching the Technical Working Groups Despite the National Food Safety and Quality Bill not yet being enacted into law, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare endorsed the recommendations and efforts from FAEA workshops in 2022 and 2023 . This endorsement included the formation and activation of TWGs, which were officially launched in June 2024 during World Food Safety Day and launch of the policy. The TWGs are focused on four key areas: 1. Risk-Based Regulations and Risk Analysis 2. Food Inspection 3. Traceability and Supporting Technologies 4. Education and Research The establishment of these TWGs marks a significant step forward in enhancing stakeholder capacity across the food supply chain, with the goal of improving public health and expanding market access for Nigeria's agricultural products. Piloting the Good Regulatory Practices Toolkit Coinciding with the launch of the TWGs, FAEA also supported piloting the USDA's Good Regulatory Practices toolkit. Developed in collaboration with Texas A&M University and New Markets Lab, the toolkit is designed to guide regulators in aligning their processes with internationally recognized standards and improving the quality of regulations. Participants were split into groups to test the toolkit on existing regulations, providing valuable feedback for future improvements. The TWGs and the Good Regulatory Practices toolkit pilot represent a collaborative effort to address the challenges faced by Nigeria's food and feed safety systems. These initiatives aim to foster a consultative process, offering scientifically driven solutions to enhance food safety management. The next steps for the GRP toolkit involve refining the tool based on feedback from the pilot in Nigeria, followed by further testing in Ghana and Zambia, with the aim of publishing a final version to assist regulators in implementing Good Regulatory Practices for SPS measures. Nigeria Launches New National Policy on Food Safety and Quality and its Implementation Plan Nigeria has launched its revised National Policy on Food Safety and Quality and its Implementatin Plan (NPFSQIP), marking a key step in enhancing national food safety standards. The policy, rooted in a "One Health" approach, focuses on risk analysis, tackling emerging food chain contaminants, and establishing an integrated food-borne disease surveillance system. The launch of these initiatives underscores Nigeria's commitment to improving its food safety standards, aligning with global best practices, and ensuring a safer food future for all its citizens. As Nigeria continues to navigate the complexities of its food safety landscape, the efforts of FAEA and its partners are paving the way for sustainable progress and economic growth in the agricultural sector. Through ongoing collaboration and innovation, Nigeria is poised to become a leader in food safety, setting an example for other nations in the region and beyond. The journey is far from over, but with the groundwork laid and the right partnerships in place, the future of food safety in Nigeria looks promising. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied