Pet Food & Animal Feed Testing

Pet food and animal feed must abide by the same rigorous FDA and state food safety standards as food that is manufactured for humans. Pet food and animal feed manufacturers may also choose to abide by voluntary safety standards dictated by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).

FSNS’ longstanding relationship with the pet food and animal feed industries enables us to provide the expertise needed to verify product standards and safety. Our North American network of 30+ ISO 17025 accredited labs and industry leading turnaround times help you obtain the data you need to ensure your products meet your specifications and reach consumers safely.

Testing for all your Pet Food and Animal Feed Needs

Whether manufacturing or packaging pet food or animal feed, FSNS understands the level of detail required of testing and the safety data required of your products. Our ISO 17025 accredited laboratories and expert staff ensure testing to the highest standards.

Chemistry Analysis

We have the capability to test a variety of matrices, including raw ingredients; finished product; and wet, dry, and semi-moist product using a variety of assays, allowing you to have all your chemistry testing done with one company. Our analyses provide the data you need to verify product safety and meet regulatory requirements. We test for all parameters surrounding the full AAFCO profile and beyond, including guaranteed analysis, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, heavy metals, allergens, peroxide value, meat speciation, melamine, and more.

AAFCO Profile

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude & Total Dietary Fiber

Calories & Carbohydrates

Minerals

Heavy Metals

Amino Acids

Fatty Acids

Sugars

Vitamins

Water Activity

Allergens

Meat Speciation

Melamine & Related Compounds (MARC)

Mycotoxins

Rancidity Testing (Peroxide Value & TBA)

Shelf-Life Studies (Real-Time & Accelerated)

Microbiology Testing

We support your environmental monitoring program through accurate testing with industry leading turnaround time for pathogens, indicator organisms, and spoilage organisms. Our EMP experts can evaluate your program and provide guidance on designing and conducting an EMP that’s right for your facility.

Microbiology Testing:

  • Salmonella
  • Listeria
  • Enterobacteriaceae
  • Indicator Organisms
    • Aerobic Plate Count
    • Generic E. coli
    • Staphylococcus aureus
    • Total & Fecal Coliforms
    • Yeast & Mold

An animal feed additive, ractopamine is a beta-adrenergic receptor agonist that mimics the effects of adrenaline and increases protein synthesis in mature animals. Though not prohibited by FDA, some companies and countries do enforce a ractopamine-free zero tolerance rule in beef and pork. Animal feed exporters to affected countries must comply with these restrictions.

We analyze for ractopamine using LC-MS/MS instrumentation and validated methods to provide trustworthy, accurate data. Reports can be provided in a variety of languages and formats to meet your needs.

FSNS offers emma®, a proprietary application that streamlines and automates your EMP and is linked directly to the FSNet portal for ease of use. Emma® provides real-time data & facility visualization, customizable swabbing plans, and remediation management for failed sites, enabling you to manage your EMP more effectively and efficiently.

With emma®, you can save valuable time and reduce costs by automating tedious tasks and consolidating all EMP data in a single secure location. Ditch the traditional binders and spreadsheets and take your EMP to new heights with emma®! Contact us to schedule a demo so you can see all that emma® has to offer.

Our certified training programs provide ongoing education opportunities to your staff to meet certification requirements and promote safety throughout your organization. Some course options are listed below. Review the schedule of courses under the Resources menu held both virtually and in-person to see all the options.

Ractopamine Analysis by LC-MS/MS

An animal feed additive, ractopamine is a beta-adrenergic receptor agonist that mimics the effects of adrenaline and increases protein synthesis in mature animals. Though not prohibited by FDA, some companies and countries do enforce a ractopamine-free zero tolerance rule in beef and pork. Animal feed exporters to affected countries must comply with these restrictions.

We analyze for ractopamine using LC-MS/MS instrumentation and validated methods to provide trustworthy, accurate data. Reports can be provided in a variety of languages and formats to meet your needs.

Manage Your EMP More Effectively & Efficiently

FSNS offers emma®, a proprietary application that streamlines and automates your EMP and is linked directly to the FSNet portal for ease of use. Emma® provides real-time data & facility visualization, customizable swabbing plans, and remediation management for failed sites, enabling you to manage your EMP more effectively and efficiently.

With emma®, you can save valuable time and reduce costs by automating tedious tasks and consolidating all EMP data in a single secure location. Ditch the traditional binders and spreadsheets and take your EMP to new heights with emma®! Contact us to schedule a demo so you can see all that emma® has to offer.

Safety Training & Education

Our certified training programs provide ongoing education opportunities to your staff to meet certification requirements and promote safety throughout your organization. Some course options are listed below. Review the schedule of courses here.

Education Courses

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food & Human Food (PCQI)
Sanitation Courses
HACCP Courses
Microbiology & Food Safety Courses
And More

Accurate Data to Make the Best Decisions

Lab+, the contract research division of FSNS, designs and conducts shelf-life studies, challenge and validation studies, foreign material identification, and other scientific studies that provide the data you need to give you an edge with your research and development projects. Our team of industry experts works with you to determine your study specifications and timeline to prepare a project that provides you with the answers you need. Our level of commitment and communication through the process is unparalleled.

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