Source: BSM Partners
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) announced that its Pet Food Committee has rejected a proposal to establish a maximum limit for copper in dog food. This decision follows ongoing debates about dietary copper restrictions for dogs. In February 2021, researchers suggested that AAFCO’s copper levels were too high, linking them to increased cases of copper-associated canine hepatopathy (CAH). However, AAFCO’s expert panel found insufficient data to support a maximum limit but recommended a voluntary “Controlled Copper” claim, setting specific copper limits.
The Copper Claim Workgroup reviewed public comments and brought the proposal to a vote by the Pet Food Committee, which ultimately decided against the claim due to lack of evidence. They encouraged further research on the issue. BSM Partners supports this decision, emphasizing the need for nutritional guidelines based on thorough scientific evidence.
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