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Within our our ISO 17025-accredited laboratories, we can ensure that your products comply with the standards of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). We can also help you to enforce strict specifications for raw ingredient supplies by performing routine testing of all incoming ingredients and implementing vendor assurance programs.
Services include but are not limited to:
- Chemical contaminant analysis
- Microbiological testing
- Sensory & physical examination
- Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP)
- Certificates of Analysis
- Food fraud & DNA analysis
- Contaminant migration from packaging
Testing & Analysis
We offer the broadest range of food safety, quality, environmental, social, sustainability and supply chain services.
Our experts can help you comply in accordance with the FDA, customer requirements, state regulations, Health Canada and CFIA. In addition, we can help you develop systems that can be updated for incorporation into your GMPs and quality assurance program.
Services include but are not limited to:
- GFSI-recognized standards including BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and SQF
- FSMA, GMP and HACCP
- ISO standards
- Non-GMO and No GE
- Gluten-free certification schemes
- V-Label Vegan and Vegetarian
- SMETA, social audits and sustainability programs
Audits & Certification
Safety & Regulatory
We provide expert regulatory and scientific support to help pet food brands and ingredient manufacturers navigate compliance, substantiate claims, and stand out in the market — from FDA-CVM regulations to quality assurance and consumer trust.
Services include but are not limited to:
- Claim Substantiation
- Independent and FDA-CVM Notified GRAS Dossiers
- Ingredient Definition Submissions
- Food Additive Petitions
- VHP Notifications to Health Canada
- Safety and Utility Trials
- Efficacy and Tolerability Trials
- Preclinical Safety Study Oversight
- Safety Study Design and Execution
- SGS Digicomply: Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Platform
Pet Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Reduce Risk, Improve Efficiency and Ensure Compliance in Pet Food Supply Chains
When it comes to caring for our loved ones, we often think a step ahead, keeping them away from potential harm. Today, we believe pets are not just companions but family. According to Fortune Business Insights, the pet food market size in the U.S. is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 59.76 billion by 2032, driven by the high pet ownership and rising trend of pet humanization.1
Our services reinforce confidence in your products by proving quality, safety & adherence to regulatory standards.
Product success depends on several key factors:
- The selection of quality raw ingredients
- Formulations and production methods
- The nutritional requirements of pets
- The selection criteria of the retailers
Safety & quality assurance across various product lines:
- Dry, wet and semi-moist pet foods
- Raw pet foods
- Pet snacks and treats
- Bulk ingredients
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection & Certification company. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability. We proudly deliver expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands including SGS Nutrasource over a network of 2,500 laboratories across 115 countries.
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Manufacturers must adopt a proactive approach to supply chain vigilance to build consumer trust and ensure regulatory compliance.
Trust in SGS for your pet food safety, quality assurance and compliance needs.
Technical & Customized Solutions
Label Reviews
Our food nutrition and labeling specialists can review labels against all relevant criteria, including:
- Allergen compliance
- Calorie statement
- Feeding directions
- GMO/GE labeling requirements
- Guaranteed analysis
- Health and nutritional adequacy content claims
- Identity statement
- Ingredient labeling
- Label layout
- Nutrition analysis
- Net quantity statement
- Place and name of business
Tailored Solutions
We assist in building systems for compliance to get your product to
market more effectively by:
- Streamlining processes to optimize operations
- Conducting risk analysis and risk management
- Helping you implement best practices
Whether you need a gap assessment, technical support or even documentation development, our team of experts can provide customized options that fit your specific business needs to guarantee food safety and quality.
SGS Academy Training
As a global lead in professional training, our extensive topic portfolio includes BRCGS, FSSC 22000, FSMA, GMP and HACCP, risk management, traceability, food safety culture and much more.
We also offer Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) training courses including the FSPCA Preventative Controls for Animal Food Training. Upon successful completion, learners will receive an official FSPCA PCQI certificate issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).
