Pet Food Testing and Analysis

Eurofins has provided analytical services to the pet food industry for many years, offering highly regarded expertise in a variety of matrices. Eurofins' network of laboratories offer complete testing services in support of the Association for American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) standard for dog and cat food labelling requirements.

Our extensive experience includes nutritional analysis of dry, semi-moist and moist pet foods, treats, specialty diet formulas, and ingredients.

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
Food Safety Auditing

Expanded capabilities within our network include:

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

Complete Pet Food Analysis

Eurofins Experchem in Toronto offers complete pet food analysis to ensure your product fully complies with regulatory guidelines while maintaining your reputation as a quality manufacturer, supplier or retailer of pet food.

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.

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

Please note that many methodologies differ between companion animal products (pet food) and livestock feed and their associated products.