AAFCO Pet Food Testing

The Nutrition Laboratory works in association with New Zealand Pet Food Manufacturers Association (NZPFMA). We can test the following aspects of pet food.

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AAFCO Nutrient Profile Testing
AAFCO Feeding Protocols
Amino acid profile
Antigen quantitation (ELISA)
Complete vitamin/mineral profiles
Digestibility trials
Crude Fibre
Calcium/Phosphorous
Protein

Metabolisable Energy
Fat
Fatty acid profile - Linoleic, Linolenic, Omega-3&6, Arachidonic
Moisture
Shelf Life Testing
Water Activity
pH
Preference testing (Palatability trials)
Microbiological

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Last updated on Wednesday 18 December 2019

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