Eurofins Company ProfileEurofins is the leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries, and to governments.

Stability/Shelf-Life EvaluationUsing a variety of storage environments we can monitor microbial loads, nutrient degradation, fat oxidation, and many other parameters that define your product’s stability profile. Our experienced staff will design a testing protocol tailored specifically to your parameters.

Ruminant and Other Protein SourcesEurofins employs state-of-the-art techniques to verify the presence, absence, and purity of specific animal proteins. Our laboratory is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 for PCR based testing including real-time PCR, RFLP testing, and immunoassay based methodologies. Such testing is used for verification of ingredient statements in support of export petitions and to facilitate commercial acceptance.

Food Safety AuditingEurofins Food Safety Systems provides globally recognized, accredited auditing and certification services focused on process optimization, risk reduction, and brand reinforcement. We provide customized, strategic evaluations designed specifically to solve industry challenges and promote informed, unbiased business decisions. Our comprehensive programs include SQF, FAMI-QS and International Safe Feed/Safe Food dual certification, Domestic Safe Feed/Safe Food certification, Pet Food Certification Program, and Supplier Verification Audits. Eurofins maintains an uncompromising commitment to quality and client service. Our certification network in Europe and Asia offers additional GFSI accreditation schemes such as BRC, IFS, and FSSC 22000.

TEST ING FOR THE

PET FOODINDUSTRY

Email: info@eurofinsUS.comWeb: www.eurofinsus.com/food-testing/industries/pet-food

If you have any questions, or would like additional information about the services Eurofins offers for the pet food industry, contact us at:

General Pet Food Testing ServicesEurofins Scientific has provided analytical services to the pet food industry for many years, offering highly-regarded expertise in a variety of matrices. The Eurofins Nutrition Analysis Center in Des Moines, Iowa offers complete testing services in support of the Association for American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) standard for dog and cat food labeling requirements.

Our extensive experience includes nutritional analysis of dry, semi-moist and moist pet foods, treats, specialty diet formulas, and ingredients. Eurofins also supports the animal supplement industries as a preferred supplier of testing for the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC).

Pet Food Testing Capabilities Include: • Proximate testing• Fatty acid analysis• Lipids and oil testing, fat quality• Minerals and inorganics• Sugars and starch• Vitamins• L-carnitine• Amino acids• Antioxidants/preservatives• Microbiology, including salmonella• Mycotoxin analysis• Stability studies• Challenge studies• Environmental monitoring programs• Microbiology testing for EU submission

Expanded capabilities within Eurofins US Centers of Excellence include:

• Melamine• Pesticide residues• GMO• Allergens• Glucosamine/chondroitin• Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)• Protein source ID/meat speciation

Our AAFCO report format provides an overview of how your results compare to AAFCO requirements.

Abbreviated Dog Or Cat Food Analysis Approved for labeling snacks, treats, and supplements

AAFCO outlines a “Guaranteed Analysis” label that includes the following nutrient values:

• Crude protein (minimum percentage)• Crude fat (minimum percentage)• Crude fiber (maximum percentage)• Moisture (maximum percentage)

Complete Pet Food Analysis Approved for labeling dog and cat food products meant to be fed as the main diet for the animal in order to meet the dietary needs for a particular stage of life, e.g., growth and reproduction, adult maintenance.

Proximates• Protein• Fat• Crude fiber• Moisture• Ash

Fatty Acids:• Linolenic acid• EPA• DHA• Arachidonic acid*

Minerals:• Calcium• Phosphorus • Sodium• Chloride• Magnesium• Iron• Copper• Manganese• Zinc• Iodine• Selenium• Potassium

Vitamins:• Vitamin A• Vitamin D• Vitamin E• Thiamine• Riboflavin• Pantothenic acid• Vitamin B12• Choline• Biotin*• Vitamin K*

* Required only for cat food profile.

Eurofins’ scientific staff regularly takes part in collaborative studies and special pet food projects. In addition, staff actively participate in government and trade organizations on issues involving pet products.

Please note that many methodologies differ betweencompanion animal products (pet food) and livestockfeed and their associated products.

Testing Services For the Pet Food Industry Eurofins provides testing services for your company in multiple areas, including: nutrition analysis, microbiology, residue and contaminant testing, environmental monitoring programs, and certification audits.