Citizen Petition from American Pastured Poultry Producers Association

Terrell Spencer, a pasture poultry farmer, supports the petition to regulate "pasture-raised" terminology. He argues that current ambiguities in labeling allow for fraudulent commerce and that government oversight is necessary to ensure marketing claims are meaningful.

An animal feed nutritionist and agricultural stakeholder is requesting that the FDA adopt or align with the existing USDA FSIS definition for the "pasture raised" label claim on eggs. The commenter argues that this alignment would provide consistency across agencies, reduce consumer confusion, and offer clearer guidance for producers.

An individual consumer expresses a desire for stricter regulation and oversight of "Pasture Raised" egg labels by the FDA. They argue that such oversight would ensure transparency and prevent false marketing, allowing them to trust that eggs are raised in healthy and natural conditions.

The commenter argues that the FDA should implement stricter regulations and oversight for egg farmers to ensure accurate food labeling. They specifically advocate for mandatory rules requiring that "pasture raised" chickens actually spend time in pastures rather than just having outside access.