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Manufactured pet-foods always have a [[Feeding Guides - Nutrition|feeding guide]] to help the owner ensure the pet is fed the correct amount of calories for its life-stage and lifestyle. Feeding guides are based on recognised scientific standards that take into account the nutritional profile of the product to estimate energy density and hence the correct amount to feed on a daily basis.

Manufactured pet-foods always have a [[Feeding Guides - Nutrition|feeding guide]] to help the owner ensure the pet is fed the correct amount of calories for its life-stage and lifestyle. Feeding guides are based on recognised scientific standards that take into account the nutritional profile of the product to estimate energy density and hence the correct amount to feed on a daily basis.

[[File:Types of Pet Food Figure 2 - Nutrition Page.png|thumb|left|600px|Figure 2: Manufactured Pet Food]]

 

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!align="left" width="40%"|• In case of dietary sensitivity (allergies) difficult to identify root cause.

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!align="left" width="20%"|Nutrient composition

!align="left" width="40%"|• Complete and balanced formulas ensure the pet is receiving all the nutrients required<br>• Manufacturer is responsible to validate nutritional quality<br>• Improved digestibility

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!align="left" width="40%"|• Quality and Food Safety measures are the responsibility and at the discretion of the manufacturer, with poor visibility to the pet owner

 

=== Manufactured Pet Food ‘Free From’… ===

=== Manufactured Pet Food ‘Free From’… ===

Humans have been genetically modifying food through selective breeding processes for thousands of years.  The “GMO” label identifies organisms that have undergone Genetic Engineering (GE) techniques in order to obtain desirable characteristics.  However, it has to be noted that organisms that have been developed through other techniques such as chemical or radiation mutagenesis are not considered GMO.   

Humans have been genetically modifying food through selective breeding processes for thousands of years.  The “GMO” label identifies organisms that have undergone Genetic Engineering (GE) techniques in order to obtain desirable characteristics.  However, it has to be noted that organisms that have been developed through other techniques such as chemical or radiation mutagenesis are not considered GMO.   

There is no scientific evidence to support any issues with consuming GMOs or consuming animals that have eaten GMOs. Nevertheless, many consumers are concerned about GMOs in their food and, given the choice, would select a GMO-free food.     

There is no scientific evidence to support any issues with consuming GMOs or consuming animals that have eaten GMOs. Nevertheless, many consumers are concerned about GMOs in their food and, given the choice, would select a GMO-free food.     

In Europe, pet food  manufactured with GMO materials has  to be labelled “contains GMO” or “produced from GMO”; if not labeled, a GMO contamination of up to 0.9% is tolerated<ref name="Regulation 1829/2003">'''Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003''' of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed OJ L 268/1</ref><ref name="Regulation 1830/2003">'''Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003''' of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC OJ L268/24</ref>. This is regarded as being unavoidable due to global handling and shipping of raw materials.  However, when claiming ‘free from GMO’ the 0.9% tolerance is replaced by zero tolerance.

In Europe, pet food  manufactured with GMO materials has  to be labelled “contains GMO” or “produced from GMO”; if not labeled, a GMO contamination of up to 0.9% is tolerated<ref name="Regulation 1829/2003">'''Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003''' of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed OJ L 268/1</ref><ref name="Regulation 1830/2003">'''Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003''' of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC OJ L268/24</ref>. This is regarded as being unavoidable due to global handling and shipping of raw materials.  However, when claiming ‘free from GMO’ the 0.9% tolerance is replaced by zero tolerance.

 

== B.A.R.F. ==

== B.A.R.F. ==