Todd Harrison and Shahin Rothermel will be speaking in multiple sessions at the 2025 National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Conference, taking place on April 22-24.
April 22, 1:30-3:00 p.m. — Claims Substantiation: If You Can’t Prove It, Don’t Use It
Join Todd and Shahin as they explore the principles of claims substantiation for pet supplements. They’ll explain why unsupported marketing claims can lead to regulatory risk and consumer mistrust, providing valuable insights on how to ensure your product claims are backed by solid evidence.
April 22, 3:15-4:45 p.m. — Crafting Defensible Claims: Reducing Risk and Enhancing Compliance
In this session, Todd and Shahin will discuss how to create strong, defensible product claims that align with regulations. They’ll cover how to minimize risk, enhance compliance, and support overall brand credibility through well-crafted claims.
April 24, 8:00-8:30 a.m. — Introduction to the NASC Treats Program
Todd will join Bill Bookout, president of NASC, to introduce the NASC Treats Program. This session will cover the goals of the program, how to participate, and what it means for your business, customers, and the industry as a whole, especially if you’re already making treats or considering it.
April 24, 2:00-2:50 p.m. — Legal & Legislative Update for the Pet Supplement Industry
Todd will participate in a panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Gornnert, compliance officer & AAFCO liaison at NASC. This session will provide an essential overview of legal and legislative updates within the pet supplement industry, with input from experts on key regulatory considerations that could impact your business.