Pet Food Testing
With the recent rise in pet ownership, pet owners are increasingly focusing on the quality and safety of pet food. In addition to proper food labeling and nutritional information, pet food sales must comply with the Ministry of Agriculture's standards for "Pathogenic Microorganisms and Harmful Substances in Pet Food, and Safety Allowable Limits." For pet supplements, it is also important to verify the claimed nutritional content of the health benefits.
SGS offers a comprehensive range of pet food testing services to ensure compliance with safety standards and verify nutritional claims. Our services include:
"Pathogenic Microorganisms and Harmful Substances in Pet Food, and Safety Allowable Limits" Related Items
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Pathogenic Microorganisms
Salmonella
Listeria monocytogenes
Pathogenic E. coli
Clostridium perfringens
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Mycotoxins
Aflatoxins
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Heavy Metals
Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury
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Pesticides
Atrazine, Simazine, Carbofuran, DDT, Permethrin, Fenvalerate
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Preservatives and Antioxidants
Ethoxyquin, Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Sodium nitrite
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Harmful Chemicals
Melamine
Propylene glycol (for cats)
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Radiation
Cesium-134, Cesium-137
Pet Food Nutritional Labeling
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Five Basic Items of Nutrition Labeling
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Five Basic Items of Nutrition Labeling & Crude Fiber
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Other Commonly Claimed Minerals
Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus
Common Pet Supplement Nutritional Components
Minerals and vitamins
Taurine, Histidine, Arginine (essential amino acids for cats and dogs)
Lutein
Glucosamine
EPA, DHA
Collagen
(Testing for the above components requires prior assessment of the individual product's condition and the applicability of analysis methods.)
Advantages of Commissioning SGS for Food Testing
- Laboratories established in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung provide localized and accessible services.
- Accredited by TFDA and ISO/IEC 17025, and recognized by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture as an overseas laboratory.
- Rigorous quality control systems and regular participation in international proficiency testing.
- Diverse testing services and ample testing capacity, with cutting-edge analytical equipment.
- Active involvement in government-commissioned food monitoring and scientific projects.
SGS Food Services offers a wide range of testing services for food, food ingredients, and agricultural products. For any food testing needs, please feel free to contact us!
