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==== Free from Additives ====
==== Free from Additives ====
Free from additives is a trend from human nutrition. The use of additives is increasingly criticised by owners because some believe them to be a primary cause of diarrhea, allergies, cancer or pseudo-allergies.
Free from additives is a trend from human nutrition. The use of additives is increasingly criticised by owners because some believe them to be a primary cause of diarrhoea, allergies, cancer or pseudo-allergies.
Important: Additives are not toxic or harmful based on levels approved for their use in either pet foods or human foods. All additives have to be assessed on safety and registered prior to use. Expert panels at EFSA ([http://www.efsa.europa.eu European Food Safety Authority]) for example, are carefully evaluating the safety and efficacy of additives as part of the authorization process. ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) levels are derived from animal testing, which provides safe levels for daily long-term consumption.
Functional groups (based on European legislation<ref name="Commission Regulation 1831/2003">'''Commission Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003''' of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition OJ L 268/29</ref>) of additives comprise:
Functional groups (based on European legislation<ref name="Commission Regulation 1831/2003">'''Commission Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003''' of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition OJ L 268/29</ref>) of additives comprise: