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What is AAFCO responsible for?

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Created: 2022-06-06 14:18:11

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AAFCO is a voluntary organization, which is comprised largely of regulatory officials who have responsibility for enforcing their state's laws and regulations concerning the safety of animal feeds.


What is the purpose of the AAFCO?

AAFCO's longstanding purpose has been to serve as a venue for feed regulators to explore the problems encountered in administering feed laws; to develop just and equitable standards, definitions and policies for the enforcement of feed laws; and to promote uniformity in laws, regulations and enforcement policies.

What are the AAFCO requirements?

Nutrient (% or per kg of diet)Growth and Reproduction MinimumAdult Maintenance MinimumVitamin A (IU/kg)5,0005,000Vitamin D (IU/kg)500500Vitamin E (IU/kg)5050Thiamine (mg/kg)1.01.0

What is AAFCO maintenance?

It basically lets you know that the food is “complete and balanced” for a particular life stage. Life stages are separated into two categories: Adult Maintenance: These foods are intended for adult dogs or cats. Growth and Reproduction: These foods are designed for puppies/kittens and pregnant or lactating females.

What dog food is recognized by AAFCO?

In short, AAFCO does not approve, certify or otherwise endorse pet foods. There is no AAFCO-approved pet food. Most state feed laws and regulations reference to the AAFCO Official Publication as part of the nutritional adequacy labeling for pet foods.

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