Manufacture & Pet Food Labels

Moist

Dry

Semi-moist

Definition the amount of time a product maintains nutritional, microbial, physical and organoleptic (sensory) integrity

the relative preference for two foods as measured by standardized methods

Preference vs. Acceptability

water content protein content cooking body temperature enhancers smell texture or mouth feel

Palatability Factors

MOIST FOODCanned (generally)78% moisture (60-87%)Shelf life: up to 24 monthsHighest palatabilityHigh cost per calorie basis $$Preservative: canning process

MOIST FOOD PACKAGING Trays Foil pouches Cans

“Meaty”

adjective meaning meat-like; may be texturized soy or wheat protein

Descriptive Terms: Meaty

DRY FOOD

Bags (generally)

Moisture = 10% (3 - 11%)

Shelf Life: 12 - 18 monthsGood Palatability Lowest cost per calorie basis $

Preservative: dehydration process

Definition:A palatability enhancer

that may be applied to dry kibble as either a liquid or powder. The digest is produced by enzymatic action on meat or poultry.

SEMI MOIST

Individual servingsMixed dry/ semi-moistMoisture: 32%

(25 – 35%)Shelf life: 9-12 monthsGood PalatabilityHighest cost per calorie

basis $$$

BEWARE: HIGH SUGAR CONTENT LOW FIBER CONTENT

Preservative: acidification with simple organic acids to control water activity & inhibit mold

Definition:

small rewards of food not intended to be major contributors to total daily nutrient intake

Less than 10% of caloric intake should be from treats

Definition:

Anything imparting increased nutritional, gustatory, or cosmetic appeal

Vitamins & mineralsEthoxyquin, BHA, BHT

Caramel colorGuar gum

Examples of Food Additives

Definition:

Substances added to foods to protect or retard decay, discoloration or spoilage under normal conditions of use or storage.

Definition:a concentrated nutrient source

that is added to a basic diet for treating real or perceived nutrient imbalance

Examples: Carnitine, minerals

Source: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Definition:

“a substance that is produced in purified or extracted form and administered orally to patients to provide agents required for normal body structure and function and administered with the intent of improving the health and well-being of animals.”

- SACN IV, p. 114 - 115

Examples: Glucosamine and Chondroitin

PET FOOD LABELS

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Association of American Feed Control Officials

…but Individual States enforce them

Each state is responsible for adopting & enforcing pet food regulations

* New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets

“The most important aspect of feed regulation is to provide protection for the consumer as well as the regulated industry.”

Principal Display Panel Information panel

Principal Display Panel

Definition: “the part of a label that is most likelyto be displayed, presented,shown or examined undercustomary conditions ofdisplay for retail sale”

1. Brand Name & Product Name on the Principal Display Panel

Brand Name Product NameIams® Hairball Care

Science Diet® Oral Care Adult

Pedigree® Lamb and Rice Dinner

Eukanuba® Adult Active

Purina® Hi-Pro

Nutro® Natural Choice Lamb and Rice Dinner

“chicken,” “beef,” “lamb,” “salmon,” “turkey,” etc. ==

“chicken,” “beef,” “lamb,” “salmon,” “turkey,” etc.

Minimum 95%Minimum 95%(exclusive of water for processing(exclusive of water for processing))

==

“chicken dinner”(…entrée, platter, stew,

formula, and recipe) ==

“chicken dinner”(…entrée, platter, stew,

formula, and recipe)

Minimum 25%Minimum 25%(exclusive of water for processing)(exclusive of water for processing)

==

“with chicken” ==

“with chicken”

Minimum 3%Minimum 3%(exclusive of water for processing)(exclusive of water for processing)

==

“chicken flavor” ==

“chicken flavor”

No specific %No specific %

==

2. Designator

The species of pet or specialty pet for which the food is intended conspicuously designated on the Principal Display Panel

Designator“Dog Food” “For Kittens”“For Adult Dogs” “Feline Adult”

3. Quantity Statement on the Principal Display Panel

Must use “net weight” unit of measurement – NOT net volume

Principal display panel Information panel

4. Guaranteed Analysis… on the Information Panel

Crude ProteinCrude Protein (Minimum)(Minimum)Crude FatCrude Fat(Minimum)(Minimum)Crude FiberCrude Fiber (Maximum)(Maximum)MoistureMoisture (Maximum)(Maximum)

5. Ingredient statement … on the Information Panel

• Must list each ingredientMust list each ingredient

• List in descending order by weightList in descending order by weight

• Must use AAFCO defined nameMust use AAFCO defined name

6. A Statement of Nutritional Adequacy or Purpose on the Information Panel

Not required with“Snack” or “Treat”

All Life Stagesmeans gestation/lactation, growth, and adult maintenance life stages

Nutritional Adequacy Statement

Beware Beware Nutrient Nutrient

Excesses!Excesses!

AAFCO regulations allow two basic methods to substantiate claims

Feeding Trial Method (Protocol) Formulation Method

(Calculated)

AAFCO Statement:

Feeding Trial Method (per AAFCO protocol)

“Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures

substantiate that (Name of Product) provides complete and balanced nutrition for __*____.” Life Stage Goes Here

AAFCO Statement:Formulation Method (per AAFCO protocol)

“(Name of Product) is formulated to meet thenutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog (or Cat) Food Nutrient Profiles for ___*___.”

Life Stage Goes Here

AAFCO Statement:

Other

“This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only”

“Use only as directed by your veterinarian”

Minimum statement: “Feed (weight/unit of

product) per (weight only) of (animal).”

• Common terms• Prominently displayed• Frequency of feeding

also specified

7. Feeding Instructions on the Information Panel

Pet Food Labels: Required

± 16%

8. Name and address of the manufacturer or distributor…on the Information Panel

Manufacturer’sAddress

Manufacturer

Product Identity

Bursts and Flags

Nutrition Claims

Cleans Teeth&

Freshens Breath

NEW!Tastes Great!

New & Improved!Complete &

Balanced

Batch information & Freshness date

Best Before Dates

Source: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.

Vignette

A vignette, graphic, or pictorial representation

on a pet food or specialty pet food label shall not misrepresent

the contents of the package.”

“Natural”A feed or ingredient derived solely from plant, animal or mined sources, either in its unprocessed state or having been subject to physical processing, heat processing, rendering, purification, extractions, hydrolysis, enzymolysis or fermentation, but not having been produced by or subject to a chemically synthetic process and not containing any additives or processing aids that are chemically synthetic except in amounts as might occur unavoidably in good manufacturing processes.

“Organic”A formula feed or specific ingredient within a formula feed that has been produced and handled in compliance with the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program (7 CFR Part 205)

““BARF”BARF”

Alternative FoodsAlternative Foods

Special ClaimsSpecial Claims

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