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FDA Approves Chromium DL-methionine Chelate for Cattle Feed

The Food and Drug Administration has amended regulations to permit the use of a specific chromium nutritional source in cattle feed.

The Food and Drug Administration amended regulations to allow the safe use of chromium DL-methionine chelate as a nutritional source of chromium in cattle feed.

This regulatory change follows a food additive petition submitted by Zinpro Corp..

The order took effect on August 19, 2026.

Interested parties may submit electronic or written objections and requests for a hearing on the final amendment through September 18, 2026.