The Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs (ACAF) was set up in June 1999 to advise on the safety and use of animal feeds and feeding practices, with particular emphasis on protecting human health and with reference to new technical developments and new feed materials.

The Committee's primary purpose is to advise on the safety and use of animal feed in relation to human health, but it also covers animal health aspects and a wide range of contemporary issues including advice on the UK negotiating line on new European Community (EC) proposals, animal feed ingredients including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and labelling and information for purchasers of animal feed.

ACAF is a UK-wide committee and is made up of experts who are appointed by the Food Standards Agency and UK Ministers.  Members are appointed for their individual expertise and experience and are not representative of any sector or organisation. ACAF is committed to a policy of openness and holds all of its meetings in open session.  ACAF also publishes its agendas, minutes, reports and most papers on its website.