Lecture 4 Flashcards
What are the food labelling standards NB
- Utilities standard labels
- Ingredient definitions
- Ensures nutritional adequacy for life stages or physiological states based on feeding trials
- Offical terms used
- Does not use the term “human grade”
What are the determination of suitability of food NB
- Feeding trial method using performance of animals undergoing agreed methodology
- Formulation method using feeding standards and typical nutrient profiles of ingredients
What are the required label items
- Brand and product name: rules address the use of ingredient names in the product name
- Name of Species for which the pet food is intended: stated explicitly or in name
- Guaranteed analysis: this lists the % of each of the nutrients in the food
- Ingredient statement: ingredients listed in order or predominance by weight on an ‘as formulated basis’
- Nutritional adequacy statement: this is a statement that indicated the food is complete and balanced for particular life stages
- Feeding directions: “feed (amount of product) per (weight) of dog/cat”. Feeding frequency must also be stated
- Name and address of manufacture or distributer
What is the rules for the product name
- Rules on what is meant my specific terminology
2. Rules differ according to standards utilised
What does guaranteed analysis/typical composition mean
This lists the % of each of the nutrients in the food. The minimum % of a CP and Crude fat and themaiimum % of CF and moisture are always required
What does suitability for purpose mean
Complete and balanced: refers to all nutrients being presented I correct proportions for a particular life stage or physiological stage
What is an inappropriate label
‘Feed as treat only’
‘Complimentary’
How to display the ingredients for pet food
- Listed in order by weight of inclusion “as formulated”
- Weight of inclusion is determined by weight of ingredients prior to processing
- Different forms of ingredients can be listed separately
How to compare food texture and moisture content
- Comparing wet and dry food
- Nutrients on label are on an as fed basis
- Variations in moisture content between foods makes direct comparison of nutrient content difficult
- Must convert to a dry matter basis before comparing like for like
What are the feeding guidelines
- They are based on average requirements determined for a life stage/physiological state
- Actual requirements will vary considerably according to individual animal differences as well as age, breed, activity, health, ect
- Actual requirements for an individual animal may vary by +/- 50% calculated DER, although, +/- 25% calc. DER covers 90% animals
