Here at PCAS we can help make sure your pet food label meets requirements set by The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). For years, Guaranteed Analysis was the primary option for pet food testing. Until recently, AAFCO made changes to food product labeling, including the creation of Pet Food Nutrition Facts, which is expected to become mandatory by 2030. The main reason behind this change: Pet Food Nutrition Facts makes it easier for pet owners to understand what nutrients are in their pet's food.
For both options, PCAS can complete and have your label ready in 10 business days! Need it faster? Contact us to see our expedited turnaround times.
Follows AAFCO's required analyses, consisting of Crude Fat, Crude Protein, Crude Fiber, Moisture, Calorie Content, and Ash. With these, we can produce an AAFCO-compliant label for your products (see an example below).
Pet Nutrition Facts
Follows the same analyses that are in Guaranteed Analysis, with the change of Total Dietary Fiber instead of Crude Fiber, which allows for a more comprehensive measurement of fiber in the product. There have also been changes in how the label looks and what required (See example below). One addition is the calorie content statement, which indicates the nutrients that make up the calories per serving. There is also the addition of total carbohydrates (done by calculation) and the addition of the Nutritional adequacy statement, which appears at the bottom.
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PCAS welcomes and provides NDA’s for all of our customers ensuring that your products ingredients/recipes are never shared with anyone! All of your company information will remain safe, you can count on that.
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