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While each pet food manufacturer has their own recipes, there are [[Regulation of the Pet Food Industry - Nutrition|'''pet food safety standards and regulations''']] that everyone must comply with.

While each pet food manufacturer has their own recipes, there are [[Regulation of the Pet Food Industry - Nutrition|'''pet food safety standards and regulations''']] that all manufacturers must comply with.

Practical advice is also available to help veterinary professionals establish the credentials of a pet food manufacturer. The [http://www.wsava.org/sites/default/files/Recommendations%20on%20Selecting%20Pet%20Foods.pdf World Small Animal Veterinary Association provides a check list] that helps with evaluation of the credentials of a pet food manufacturer and is a useful resource for both veterinary professionals and owners.

Practical advice is also available to help veterinary professionals establish the credentials of a pet food manufacturer. The [http://www.wsava.org/sites/default/files/Recommendations%20on%20Selecting%20Pet%20Foods.pdf World Small Animal Veterinary Association provides a check list] that helps with evaluation of the credentials of a pet food manufacturer and is a useful resource for both veterinary professionals and owners.

A pet food company can obtain information and guidance about appropriate auditing and certifications from a selection of organisations including:

A pet food company can obtain information and guidance about appropriate auditing and certifications from a selection of organisations including:

<font color ="red">*GHP (Good Hygiene Practice) - provide link to website</font>

<font color ="red">:*GHP (Good Hygiene Practice) - provide link to website</font>

*HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)  

:*HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)  

*[http://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/en/ Codex Alimentarius]  

:*[http://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/en/ Codex Alimentarius]  

For more information about the safety and quality standards that apply to a particular product please contact the pet food manufacturer.

More information about the safety and quality standards that apply to a particular product can be obtained by contacting the [[EU Pet Food Labels#Mandatory Labelling Requirements|specific pet food manufacturer]].