Regulatory Overview
Cleverpetz operates at the intersection of animal genomics, veterinary nutrition, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce. This document provides a structured account of our compliance posture across all applicable regulatory frameworks.
Compliance Status Summary
FDA 21 CFR §101.93 — Structure/Function Claims
All supplement marketing copy uses approved structure/function language only. No disease claims are made. All claims are substantiated by peer-reviewed literature on file.
FTC Endorsement & Testimonial Guidelines
All customer testimonials include material connection disclosures. Creator/affiliate posts require #ad or #sponsored tags per FTC 16 CFR Part 255.
NASC Quality Seal Program
Application submitted. Facility audit scheduled Q2 2026. All NASC adverse event reporting (AER) procedures are implemented in advance of certification.
AAFCO Model Bill & Feed Regulations
All products formulated within AAFCO safe upper limit guidelines. No prohibited ingredients. Labeling reviewed against AAFCO model regulations.
Veterinary Oversight — Board-Certified DACVN Review
Every AI-generated protocol is reviewed and approved by a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition before delivery to the pet owner.
AI Transparency — Model Card Published
Full AI model card available in Internal Documentation Hub. Limitations, training data sources, and confidence intervals documented.
CCPA / GDPR Data Privacy
Privacy policy published. Data minimization principles applied. Genetic data stored with AES-256 encryption. Right to deletion honored within 30 days.
Third-Party COA Verification
Every product batch tested by ISO 17025-accredited third-party laboratory. COAs publicly accessible via QR code on each product label.
Applicable Regulatory Frameworks
FDA — Center for Veterinary Medicine
Animal supplement labeling, structure/function claims, GMP requirements
21 CFR §101.93, §111
FTC — Bureau of Consumer Protection
Advertising claims, endorsements, testimonials, influencer marketing
16 CFR Part 255, FTC Act §5
NASC — National Animal Supplement Council
Quality seal program, adverse event reporting, label standards
NASC Quality System Manual v4.0
AAFCO — American Feed Control Officials
Ingredient definitions, nutrient profiles, safe upper limits
AAFCO Official Publication 2025
WSAVA — World Small Animal Vet Association
Nutritional assessment guidelines, supplement safety standards
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines 2021
CCPA — California Consumer Privacy Act
Consumer data rights, genetic data special category protections
Cal. Civ. Code §1798.100 et seq.
GDPR — EU General Data Protection Regulation
EU/UK customer data processing, genetic data as special category
Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Art. 9
State Feed Laws
Product registration in applicable states (CA, TX, FL, NY, WA)
State-specific feed control statutes