"Indicates the food meets nutrient profiles established by AAFCO for a specified life stage."
This is actually a meaningful claim — unlike most food marketing. A food labeled "complete and balanced" has either been formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles OR has been feeding-trial tested. However: meeting minimum requirements does not mean the food is optimal. It means it's above the legal floor. There's a big difference between surviving on a food and thriving on it.
No known safety, allergen, sourcing, or regulatory concerns. Full marks — 0 pts deducted.
Rated A (0 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. This is actually a meaningful claim — unlike most food marketing. A food labeled "complete and balanced" has either been formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles OR has been feeding-trial tested. However: meeting minimum requirements does not mean the food is optimal. It means it's above the legal floor. There's a big difference between surviving on a food and thriving on it.
Indicates the food meets nutrient profiles established by AAFCO for a specified life stage.