AS 5812:2017

Abstract

Specifies requirements for the production and supply of manufactured food for domesticated dogs and cats. Applies to both domestic and imported products.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the production and supply of manufactured food for domesticated dogs and cats.
This Standard covers production of pet food, including pet meat from sourcing and receipt of ingredients to storage, processing (including heat treatment), packing, labelling and storage of products in order to assure its safety for pets. It also includes instructions for the uniform application of information provided on labels.
This Standard applies to both domestic and imported manufactured pet food products. Imported products are also subject to official animal and plant biosecurity risk assessment and associated import requirements in order to prevent the introduction of foreign animal diseases.
Additionally, the Standard may form the basis for certifying product for export market access. Commonwealth regulations deal with export certification of pet food where it is needed to meet the requirements of an overseas government authority.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	FT-033
Supersedes	DR AS 5812:2017 AS 5812-2011