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Pet Food Regulation

Regulations and standards for pet food, including minimum taurine requirements.

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Jan 15, 2026

How do AAFCO taurine minimums translate into milligrams per day for a 4‑kg cat on dry vs canned food?

Two calculation methods coexist in the literature: one based on AAFCO’s declared minima expressed either as percentages of dry matter or as grams per 1,000 kcal (which, when paired with typical daily ...

Jan 13, 2026

What are the AAFCO labeling requirements for taurine in commercial cat food?

AAFCO includes taurine in its Cat Food Nutrient Profiles and allows — but does not universally require — a guaranteed taurine statement on cat food labels; manufacturers that claim “complete and balan...