This course will review the basic requirements of pet food nutritional labeling, including the eight required items all pet food labels must have and the agencies that define and enforce the rules. The course will also cover frequently asked questions within the industry including guaranteed analysis and calculating calorie content. For pet food manufacturers wishing to ensure compliance to the latest nutritional labeling standard, this course offers an overview of the necessary elements to ensure compliance.
This course will describe what is required on a pet food nutritional label, where each required element should be located, and how each element is determined based on the latest legislation from the FDA, state and local agencies, and guidance from AAFCO. It is imperative that companies manufacturing pet food have a clear understanding of what is required. Failure to meet minimum requirements on pet food labeling can result in enforcement action against the product. At the end of the course, companies will have a clearer understanding of labeling requirements and be able to meet current regulatory standards.
Why Should You Attend:
The primary regulations on pet food focus on product labeling and the ingredients which may be used. There are certain items that must be included on product labels, and specific requirements for each of these items. Additionally, there are also rules for non-required or descriptive information included on labels which must not be false or misleading in any way.This course will describe what is required on a pet food nutritional label, where each required element should be located, and how each element is determined based on the latest legislation from the FDA, state and local agencies, and guidance from AAFCO. It is imperative that companies manufacturing pet food have a clear understanding of what is required. Failure to meet minimum requirements on pet food labeling can result in enforcement action against the product. At the end of the course, companies will have a clearer understanding of labeling requirements and be able to meet current regulatory standards.
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
PART 1: What is a Pet Food?- PART 2: Pet Food Guidance and Regulation
- PART 3: Pet Food Labeling
- What are pet food nutrient profiles?
- What is an AAFCO food statement?
- What is required on the label?
- Eight Identified Requirements
- Code of Federal Regulations
PART 4: Calculations on Labels
- Guaranteed Analysis
- Calculating Calorie Count
- PART 5: Examples of Labels
Who Will Benefit:
- Senior leadership and management
- Manufacturing
- Quality Managers and Supervisors
- Regulatory Managers
- Food Safety Managers
- Production and Operations Personnel
- Third Party Consultants servicing related facilities
Course Provider
Derrick Swint,
