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NARA Launches Rendering Scholarship In celebration of the third annual National Rendering Day April 21, the announced the NARA Rendering Scholarship to be awarded to one student in the amount of $2,500. This scholarship to recognize and support students who demonstrate an interest in the vital role of rendering and to inspire the about sustainability, agriculture, animal The NARA Rendering Scholarship is open to all high school or college students accepted to or currently enrolled in a college, university or trade school. welcome, those studying agriculture, environmental science, animal science, food systems or sustainability-related Applicants must submit: • A completed application form (available upon request and at www.nara.org). • A current transcript. • Proof of enrollment or acceptance. • A 500-word essay responding to is July 28. Submissions must be emailed as a single PDF file to acarlson@nara.org with the subject line “NARA Rendering Scholarship.” To request the physical www.rendermagazine.com mailing address to submit a completed nara.org. AAFCO, K-State Launch New Regulatory Pathway Ingredients The Association of American Feed of Ingredient Submissions program. This scientific assessment of new animal food ingredients that will be accepted by state regulators across the U.S. and transparency. in January, Kansas State-Olathe has and the broader animal food community. new SRIS program website (sris.k-state. edu) for updates and to understand how to utilize this new pathway for incorporating ingredients into food Newsline for companion animals and feed for “The SRIS program marks a pivotal advancement and efficiency while simultaneously maintaining the rigorous safety standards that our animals and consumers deserve.” All ingredient submissions will be them into the appropriate submission review package. Once a level is determined, the SRIS team in Olathe led by Dr. Haley Larson will assemble will consist of subject matter experts from universities across the U.S. and independent consultants, ensuring diversity and representation for all animal species. The panel will evaluate potential ingredient submissions and most comprehensive list of approved feed ingredients worldwide by state and as the animal food industry. ment of the safety and quality of animal technical expertise to a collaborative process that is safe, scientific and streamlined to meet the industry’s demand for new ingredients while for animal and human health.” The SRIS pathway is intended to complement the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s current generally recognized as safe (GRAS) notice program, providing the feed industry new and innovative products to the ingredient definition request process, with the FDA last year. R Render 27
