Quality Testing and Analysis

Explore our comprehensive Chemistry services designed for the pet food industry. 

*This list only encompasses part of our full range of services. 

Additives

• Sweeteners
• Preservatives 
• Antioxidants
• Colors

Allergens and Contaminants 

• Allergens
• Heavy Metals
• Food Fraud
• Residues
• Mycotoxins
• Aflatoxin

Nutritional Testing

• Vitamins and Minerals
• Protein
• Nutritional Packages
• Proximate Analysis
• AAFCO Package
• Glucosamine and Chondroitin
  
  

Packaging Testing

• Reusable Packaging
• Biodegradability and Compostability
• Migration Tests
• Renewable Raw Material Content
• Product Performances
• Product Sustainability
• Recyclability
• Packaging Safety

Quality and Authenticity

• GMO
• Rancidity Indicators
• Physicals
• Peroxide Value
• Water Activity

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Explore our comprehensive Consulting services designed for the pet food industry. 

Process design, pilot-plant facility, equipment selection, and facility layout and design (these services are available from the Food and Ag Products Center, FAPC).

*This list only encompasses part of our full range of services. 

• Crisis Management

• Food Safety and Risk Assessments

• Import and Export

• Process Authority

• Program Development

• Toxicology Consulting

• FDA Detention Services

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Explore our comprehensive Food Safety Software designed for the pet food industry. 

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• EnviroMap

• Limit Detector

• MyMXNS

• Regulatory Update

• Safety HUD

• QualMap

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Explore our comprehensive Food Sensory services designed for the pet food industry. 

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Descriptive Analysis

Physical Testing

Palatability

• Home-Based Sensory Assessment of Pet Treats
• Pet Supplements, Pet Food, by Pet Taste Panels
• Palatability Studies Conducted in Real-World Environments
• Comprehensive Reports of Results with Statistically Relevant Data
• Assessment of Consumer Reactions to Pet Products
  • Including User-Friendliness and Packaging
• Examination of Product Shelf Life, Packaging Suggestions
• Assistance with Optimization of the Flavors and Textures for Acceptance

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Explore our comprehensive GFSI Certification services designed for the pet food industry. 

*This list only encompasses part of our full range of services. 

• BRC Global Standards

• The Freshcare Standard

• FSSC 22000 Certification

• Global G.A.P. Certification

• IFS Certification

• SQF Certification

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Explore our comprehensive Microbiology services designed for the pet food industry.

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Environmental Monitoring Program

Indicators and Industrial

Microorganisms

• Aerobic Plate Count
• Anaerobic Plate Count
• Yeast and Mold
• Coliform and E. coli
• Lactic Acid
• Sporeformers
• Enterobacteriaceae

Pathogens and Toxins

• Salmonella
• Campylobacter
• Listeria
• Shigella
• E. coli O157:H7
• Listeria

Shelf Life Studies

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Explore our comprehensive Regulatory services designed for the pet food industry. 

*This list only encompasses part of our full range of services. 

Compliance Tools

• Claim Compliance

Food Industry Highlights

International Labeling

Labeling

• AAFCO Label Review
• Label Check
• Nutritional Declaration
• Ingredient and Allergen Declaration
• Private Label Services
• Marketing assessment
• Website review compliance
• Export/import regulations

Literature Review

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Explore our comprehensive Research Project services designed for the pet food industry. 

*This list only encompasses part of our full range of services. 

Challenge Studies

Clostridium Botulinum Studies

Microbial Identification

• Next Generation Sequencing
• Whole Genome Sequencing
• Species Identification

Shelf Life Studies

• Ambient and Accelerated

Validation Studies

• Surrogate Kits, In-Lab, In-plant
• Hep A, Norovirus, Cyclospora
• Method Development
• Spoilage and Indicator Studies

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Explore our comprehensive Training programs designed for the pet food industry. 

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Training

• Online Trainings
• Public courses
• Customized Trainings

Silliker University

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Explore our comprehensive Third-Party Audit programs designed for the pet food industry. 

*This list only encompasses part of our full range of services. 

• Certification Audits
• Supplier audits
• Food Safety Audits
• Hygiene audits
• Customized audits
• SQF FSC 32 Audits
• Animal Welfare Audits

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