[MyPemCharlie]

Originally Posted by glencorgi

The "catch" more or less about AAFCO is they do NOT actually "approve" foods and there is a copy of a letter from an AAFCO official explaining that in the archives.

AAFCO sets the minimal daily nutritional requirements - that's about it. A dog food made up of rendered animals, the parts and other ingredients Chris mentioned, peanut hulls, etc. can make up a food that will meet the minimal daily nutritional requirements as set forth by AAFCO. When reading labels where AAFCO is mentioned, the wording is usually to this effect: "Animal feeding tests using Association of American Feed Control Officials procedures substantiate the XXXX Brand Formula/Variety provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages." That's it - no "Good Housekeeping seal of approval" from them. And yes, walk into to any grocery store or pet supply place and to a bag, they will all have essentially the same reference to AAFCO on them.

Debbie

Thanks for that clarification. My use of the words "approved" and "approval" in regard to AAFCO was incorrect.