Who Establishes and Governs Label Requirement Policies?
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) develops model regulations for companion animal foods. The regulations are then adopted and enforced by state regulatory agencies. The regulations are monitored on a regular basis and are published annually in the AAFCO Official Publication. Purina always follows AAFCO regulations. Guaranteed Analysis This information illustrates the minimum or maximum levels of specific nutrients in the food. The guidelines for label guarantees are established by AAFCO. Enlarge image Ingredients Ingredients are listed in descending order corresponding to their percentage of the total ingredient content. So, if your package lists “lamb” as the first ingredient, the food contains more lamb than any other ingredient. Enlarge image Toll-Free Consumer Information Number Although this is not a required element, Purina always lists a toll-free phone number on the label. This allows Purina consumers to call and learn more about the food they are feedi
