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8. PRODUCT FAMILIES
1. Product families are considered within a stage, a specific life style or a specific animal size.
company.
6. The product family members must meet
2. Product families are defined by animal species the metabolizable energy (ME) density (as it
(dogs/cats). is described in the specific chapter of these
Guidelines) of the lead product members and be
3. All products within a family must be of the same formulated on an ME basis to :
processing type (extruded, baked, pelleted,
canned, fermented, etc.) and within the same • meet the nutrient levels of the lead family
moisture content category (dry, semi-moist and product for key nutrients, and
wet).
• not exceed the maximum levels of any nutrient or
4. A product family refers to complete or nutrient ratio established in the fediaf Nutritional
complementary foods. Guideline or by law.
5. A product family has to refer to a specific life
N.B. When analyses are performed, the same belonging to the product family.
analytical methods must be used for all products
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