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=== [www.fediaf.org FEDIAF (European Pet Food Industry Federation)] ===

=== [http://www.fediaf.org FEDIAF (European Pet Food Industry Federation)] ===

Established in 1970, the Fédération Européenne de l’Industrie des Aliments pour Aminaux Familiers (FEDIAF), the European Pet Food Industry Federation, represents the pet food industry in Europe and unites the national professional organizations of 26 European countries, whether or not belonging to the EU, via 18 national or regional pet food industry associations (8).  FEDIAF represents around 650 companies (8) responsible for producing more than 90% of European pet food.  The national organizations represent manufacturers, packers and importers of prepared pet food, including foods for dogs, cats, birds, and other pets.

Established in 1970, the Fédération Européenne de l’Industrie des Aliments pour Aminaux Familiers (FEDIAF), the European Pet Food Industry Federation, represents the pet food industry in Europe and unites the national professional organizations of 26 European countries, whether or not belonging to the EU, via 18 national or regional pet food industry associations (8).  FEDIAF represents around 650 companies (8) responsible for producing more than 90% of European pet food.  The national organizations represent manufacturers, packers and importers of prepared pet food, including foods for dogs, cats, birds, and other pets.

FEDIAF represents the European pet food industry in all external forums.  Through its national Associations, FEDIAF also collaborates with local and national authorities.  As a competent partner, FEDIAF cooperates with the European authorities to implement pet food law designed to ensure the manufacture and distribution of safe, nutritionally balanced and palatable pet food products.  This has led to a development of Self Regulation in a form of three industry Codes, which have been recognized by the EU authorities.  The 3 self-regulating FEDIAF Codes are the “Guide to good practice for the manufacture of safe pet foods” (LINK), the “FEDIAF Code of good labelling practice for pet food” (LINK), and the “Nutrition guidelines for complete and complementary pet food for cats and dogs” (LINK).  Wherever possible, FEDIAF strongly encourages responsible dog and cat ownership.

FEDIAF represents the European pet food industry in all external forums.  Through its national Associations, FEDIAF also collaborates with local and national authorities.  As a competent partner, FEDIAF cooperates with the European authorities to implement pet food law designed to ensure the manufacture and distribution of safe, nutritionally balanced and palatable pet food products.  This has led to a development of Self Regulation in a form of three industry Codes, which have been recognized by the EU authorities.  The 3 self-regulating FEDIAF Codes are the “Guide to good practice for the manufacture of safe pet foods” (LINK), the “FEDIAF Code of good labelling practice for pet food” (LINK), and the “Nutrition guidelines for complete and complementary pet food for cats and dogs” (LINK).  Wherever possible, FEDIAF strongly encourages responsible dog and cat ownership.

== Dog and Cat Nutritional Guidelines ==

== Dog and Cat Nutritional Guidelines ==