Pet Food

Improve efficiency and reduce risk in pet food supply chains with comprehensive testing, inspection and certification solutions.

Rising pet ownership, pet humanization and consumer education are the key trends affecting a growing pet food sector. Consumers want certainty that pet foods are high-quality, safe and healthy. Manufacturers must adopt a proactive approach to supply chain vigilance to build consumer trust and ensure regulatory compliance.

Comprehensive solutions for the pet food sector

We provide the full range of testing, inspection, certification and advisory services to help pet food manufacturers and suppliers ensure products conform to relevant market requirements. Our services cover the entire value chain – from analysis of ingredients and finished product to certification of operations, retail labeling and in-store services.

Pet food and ingredient testing

We conduct chemical contaminant analysis alongside traditional and molecular microbiological testing to reduce the risk of placing adulterated products onto the market. Our laboratory analysis supports the requirements for Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) nutrition testing.

Testing solutions also cover:

• Sensory & physical examination
• Environmental monitoring
• Certificates of Analysis
• Food fraud & DNA analysis
• Contaminant migration from packaging

Inspection services for pet food manufacturers

Good manufacturing practice (GMP) and HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points) compliance requires raw materials and finished product inspections in accordance with market and brand specifications. Our inspectors combine quantitative and qualitative assessments of pet food, treats, and non-food merchandise to deliver accurate assessments.

Audits & certification

Our global network of auditors can perform Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked food safety certification audits on feed mills, pet food and packaging manufacturers and storage and distribution facilities in all parts of the world. We are also global leaders in conducting Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody certification and social and environmental audits to third-party and client standards.

Our in-store retail services include hygiene audits and product sampling for compliance testing.

Labeling services

Reduce the risk of products being rejected for incorrect labeling with our food label review service. We review labels for language, regulatory compliance, and correct ingredient inclusion for distribution in global markets. With LabelWise, our latest SGS DIGICOMPLY module, we can accelerate and enrich this process using AI technology.

Why choose pet food services from SGS?

We are recognized as the benchmark for quality and integrity in the pet food sector. Wherever you operate in the world, we are ready to support your operations with solutions that reduce risk, improve efficiencies, and ensure regulatory compliance.