National standard of dog food

The national standard of dog food is the Hygienic Standard for Dog and Cat Food (GB 10393-2008) formulated by the Ministry of Agriculture of China, which stipulates the limit standards of nutrients, additives, microorganisms and heavy metals contained in dog food.

The national standard for dog food mainly covers the following aspects:

1. Nutritional components: including the demand and proportion requirements of protein, fat, crude fiber, ash, water and other components.

2. Additives: Various nutritional supplements that can be added to dog food and the limit requirements are specified.

3. Microbes: The number of all kinds of bacteria, molds and their metabolites in dog food shall not exceed the prescribed standards.

4. Heavy metals: the limit requirements of various heavy metals in dog food are stipulated to ensure the safety of dog food.

5. Label: It is stipulated that the dog food package must be marked with necessary information such as product name, raw material list, production date, shelf life, label specifications and requirements.

In a word, the national standard of dog food is formulated to ensure the health and safety of pet dogs. When purchasing dog food, consumers can choose dog food that meets the standards and is suitable for pet dogs to ensure their healthy diet.