Dog food analysis ensures your puppy food provides the
nutritional promise provided on the label, and tells you exactly
how the foods are tested. Pet food labels are governed by
regulations established and enforced by Feed Control Officials
in each state. However, most states based their regulations on
those developed by the Association of American Feed Control
Officials (AFFCO). The AAFCO standards are also recognized in
Canada. Among other things, the AAFCO Model Regulations detail
what and how information is presented on the label. This label
is, in essence, a legal document provided for the
regulators—those who inspect pet food manufacturers to ensure
they follow guidelines. Virtually all pet food manufacturers
with interstate distribution follow AAFCO label guidelines.
Label information on pet foods must also follow rules and
regulations established by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the
Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These national, state and local