Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin has announced that he is dropping the proposal to add dye to raw milk sold as pet food. The addition of dye was proposed as a possible amendment to the rules relating to Georgia Feed Laws and was intended to prevent any confusion between milk sold for human consumption with that sold for animal consumption.

“There is an overwhelming consensus that labeling will be sufficient for consumers to tell the difference between the two kinds of milk. We will delete the dye proposal and concentrate on labeling. Everyone seems to support having clear, recognizable labeling. We will re-publish the proposed rule changes and hold another hearing in order to receive public comments,” said Irvin.

A pre-hearing on the proposed rule changes was held this morning at the State Farmers Market in Atlanta. Approximately 160-170 people attended and approximately 50 people spoke. All spoke against the addition of dye.

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