named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
NASC Quality Seal Program
A program that allows member companies to display a seal on their products, indicating adherence to NASC's quality standards for animal supplements.
Preferred Supplier Program
A program that pre-qualifies vendors of raw materials, contract manufacturing, analytical laboratory services, and other professional products and services for NASC Primary Suppliers, ensuring quality throughout the supply chain.
activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 3
- Quality Seal Program and Compliance Audits NASC Quality Seal CertificationConducts quality audits and enforces ongoing compliance for member companies, granting permission to display the NASC Quality Seal on their animal supplement and treat products after successfully passing a third-party audit and maintaining adherence to NASC requirements. This program ensures products meet industry standards for quality and animal wellbeing.
- Quality Seal Program and Compliance Audits NASC Quality Seal CertificationConducts quality audits and enforces ongoing compliance for member companies, granting permission to display the NASC Quality Seal on animal supplement and treat products. This ensures products meet industry standards and good manufacturing practices.
- Quality Seal Program and Compliance Audits NASC Quality Seal CertificationConducts quality audits and enforces ongoing compliance for member companies, granting permission to display the NASC Quality Seal on animal supplement and treat products. This ensures products meet industry standards and maintain quality.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for Animal Supplement Industry NASC Quality Seal CertificationWorks cooperatively with regulatory agencies like FDA-CVM and state regulatory bodies, and policy-recommending associations, to advocate for the animal supplement industry. This includes submitting ingredient definition applications and securing formal approval for novel ingredients.
- Advocacy for Animal Supplement Industry NASC Quality Seal CertificationWorks cooperatively with regulatory agencies like FDA-CVM and state regulatory bodies to advocate for the animal supplement industry, address critical regulatory issues, and secure approval for novel ingredients. This includes submitting ingredient definition applications and providing leadership for over 20 years.
- Advocacy for Animal Supplement Industry NASC Quality Seal CertificationWorks cooperatively with regulatory agencies like FDA-CVM and state agriculture departments to address critical regulatory issues, secure formal approval for novel ingredients, and streamline product approval processes for animal health supplement providers. This includes submitting ingredient definition applications for substances like Glucosamine and MSM.
research · 3
- Funding Research for Product Approval Accelerating Medical Product DevelopmentFunds the collection of clinical safety and efficacy data through member-sponsored research initiatives to streamline the product approval process for its members.
- Research Funding and Data Collection Accelerating Medical Product DevelopmentFunds the collection of clinical safety and efficacy data through member-sponsored research initiatives to streamline the product approval process for its members.
- Research Funding for Product Approval Accelerating Medical Product DevelopmentFunds the collection of clinical safety and efficacy data through member-sponsored research initiatives to streamline the product approval process for its members.
capacity building · 3
- Membership and Capacity Building NASC Quality Seal CertificationMaintains a membership of nearly 300-300+ companies, including U.S. and international members, supplying finished animal supplement products. It supports these members by verifying quality systems through audits, pooling resources for financial, research, educational, and regulatory priorities, and supporting other organizations through fundraising.
- Membership and Industry Standards NASC Quality Seal CertificationMaintains a membership of nearly 300-300+ U.S. and international companies supplying finished animal supplement products. The organization establishes and upholds industry standards for good manufacturing practices, adverse event reporting, and responsible marketing claims, and conducts direct interviews and audits to verify prospective members' quality systems.
- Membership and Industry Standards Development NASC Quality Seal CertificationMaintains a membership of nearly 300-300+ companies, including U.S. and international members, that supply finished animal supplement products. It establishes and upholds industry standards for good manufacturing practices, adverse event reporting, and responsible marketing claims, and verifies implementation of quality systems through audits for prospective members.
strategies · 12
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Advocating for a distinct legal category and favorable regulatory environment for animal supplements regulatory_advocacy unique to this orgThe organization advocates for a distinct legal category for animal dietary supplements and engages in co-regulation with government bodies to shape industry standards. This strategy aims to prevent regulatory removal of products from the market and ensure continued access to animal health supplements.
- Advocating for a distinct legal category for animal dietary supplements regulatory_advocacy unique to this orgThe organization advocates for the creation of a distinct legal category for animal dietary supplements. This strategy is pursued to prevent regulatory actions that could remove products from the market and to ensure appropriate oversight that recognizes the unique nature of these products.
- Advocating for a distinct legal category for animal dietary supplements regulatory_advocacy unique to this orgThe organization advocates for the creation of a distinct legal category for animal dietary supplements. This strategy is pursued to prevent regulatory actions that could remove products from the market and to ensure a stable and appropriate regulatory environment for the industry.
- Co-regulation and strategic partnerships to shape industry standards co-regulation unique to this orgThe organization engages in co-regulation by collaborating with government and regulatory bodies, and forms long-term strategic partnerships with industry organizations. This approach aims to collectively shape industry standards, advance the organization's mission, and increase its impact on the animal supplement sector.
- Data-driven advocacy using industry surveys data-driven advocacy unique to this orgThe organization utilizes industry surveys to gather data, specifically documenting the prevalence of unapproved ingredients in animal supplements. This data then informs and strengthens its regulatory engagement strategy and advocacy efforts.
- Educating industry stakeholders on quality standards and regulatory compliance industry_education unique to this orgThe organization provides education and training to retailers and other industry stakeholders on labeling requirements, claims boundaries, and quality standards. This approach aims to raise awareness and ensure compliance with best practices within the animal supplement industry.
- Ensuring supply chain quality through a Preferred Supplier program quality_assurance_in_supply_chain unique to this orgThe organization implements a Preferred Supplier program to pre-qualify vendors for raw materials and services. This strategy ensures quality throughout the supply chain for animal supplements.
- Ensuring supply chain quality through pre-qualified vendors quality_assurance_in_supply_chain unique to this orgThe organization utilizes a Preferred Supplier program to pre-qualify vendors for raw materials and services, thereby ensuring quality throughout the supply chain for animal supplements.
- Establishing and enforcing industry standards through a certification program standards_and_certification unique to this orgThe organization establishes and enforces quality standards for animal supplements through a certification program, including a Quality Seal, which signifies that member companies have passed independent audits and maintain ongoing compliance. This approach aims to ensure product quality, safety, and efficacy, and to provide consumers and retailers with a reliable indicator of quality assurance.
- Establishing and enforcing industry standards through a certification program standards_and_certification unique to this orgThe organization establishes and enforces quality standards for animal supplements through a certification program, including a Quality Seal, which signifies that member companies have passed independent audits and maintain ongoing compliance. This approach aims to ensure product quality, safety, and efficacy in the marketplace.
- Industry advocacy and education to protect access and promote quality industry_advocacy_and_education unique to this orgThe organization operates as an industry advocacy and educational body, using standards and outreach to protect access to animal supplements and treats. This includes providing training and resources on labeling, claims, and quality standards to retailers and supporting broader industry education initiatives.
- Quality assurance throughout the supply chain quality assurance in supply chain unique to this orgThe organization ensures quality throughout the supply chain by implementing a Preferred Supplier program. This program pre-qualifies vendors for raw materials and services, thereby maintaining high standards from sourcing to final product.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.74M
Contributions & grants$8K0%
Program service revenue$1.73M100%
Investment income$-8K-0%
Other revenue$12
expenses
Total expenses$1.81M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$970K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.21M
Cash$125K
Investments$937K
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$1.18M
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +37.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM BOOKOUT | President | 40 | $285K |
| RYAN CARGO | SECRETARY/TREAS | 40 | $128K |
board members · 8
- ALLEN GRITTON — Director
- DALE METZ — Vice President
- ELAN SUDBERG — Director
- LORRI CHAVEZ — Director
- MIKE UCKELE — Director
- NICK HARTOG — Director
- PAAL GISHOLT — Director
- SCOTT GARMON — Director
relationships · 37
who they work with
- 10X Labs Partner — Provides contract manufacturing and supply chain management solutions.
- 3i Solutions Partner — Offers custom formulation and quality assurance services.
- A. S. I. International Partner — Supplies hard-to-find ingredients and nutraceuticals.
- AAFCO Government — References AAFCO's Official Publication as a source for approved animal feed ingredients in regulatory discussions.
- AAFCO Partner — Bill Bookout sits on several committees for the organization.
- AAFCO Partner — Collaborates with AAFCO in recommending policies related to animal supplements.
- ABC Manufacturing Partner — Provides cGMP certified contract manufacturing services.
- ADM Pet & Animal Wellbeing Partner — Delivers custom formulation and digestive health solutions.
- Alkemist Labs Partner — Offers ISO-accredited analytical services for botanical identity and potency testing.
- Alltech Partner — Provides innovative solutions for animal nutrition.
- American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Partner — Collaborates with NASC to support integrative veterinary medicine and industry standards.
- American Laboratories Partner — Manufactures enzymes and proteins for pet nutrition.
- American Pet Products Association Partner — Bill Bookout serves as Pet Food Consultant for the organization.
- American Pet Products Association Partner — Partners with NASC to advance the pet industry and promote responsible pet ownership.
- Animal Health Institute Partner — Paul Hays has served as a board member of the organization.
- Association of American Feed Control Officials Partner — Works with NASC on animal feed regulation, ingredient definitions, and label standards.
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Partner — Supported through fundraising efforts at the NASC Annual Conference.
- Certified Testing Laboratories Partner — Laboratories that verify quality of animal supplements through testing
- FDA Government — Bill Bookout has testified on behalf of the industry at FDA public meetings.
- FDA-CVM Government — Engages with FDA-CVM through formal submissions and regulatory advocacy to influence ingredient approval.
- FDA-CVM Partner — Cooperative working relationship on regulatory issues affecting animal health supplements.
- GOED Partner — Collaborates with NASC on omega-3 quality standards, science, and regulatory advocacy.
- Gabriel’s Angels Partner — Supported through fundraising efforts at the NASC Annual Conference.
- Generic Animal Drug Alliance Partner — Paul Hays has served as a board member of the organization.
- Health Canada Partner — Works with Health Canada on regulatory policies for animal nutritional supplements.
- Health Canada Expert Advisory Committee for Veterinary Natural Health Products Government — Bill Bookout was selected to serve on the committee.
- Heroes and Horses Partner — Supported through fundraising efforts at the NASC Annual Conference.
- NASC Network — Members include manufacturers of animal health supplements, raw material suppliers, distributors, veterinarians, retailers, pet professionals, and animal friends.
- NASC Member Network — Companies that have qualified for membership in the National Animal Supplement Council.
- NASC Primary Suppliers Network — Companies that supply finished supplements and treats for dogs, cats, and horses and are members of NASC.
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