Low Concern Transparency issue
Crude ash not declared
Score impact: −5 pts per affected product
Ash content missing from the label. A high ash level (>2.5% as fed) indicates bone or connective tissue content.
Score Rationale
Ash content is a proxy for the mineral and skeletal material in the product — elevated values (>2.5% in wet food, >8% dry matter) suggest significant bone or connective tissue inclusion. While EU law recommends but does not mandate ash declaration, its absence removes a useful quality signal, particularly for cats with urinary tract concerns.
Scientific Evidence
Established science
- · FEDIAF (2021). Nutritional Guidelines for Complete and Complementary Pet Food for Cats and Dogs. Brussels: FEDIAF.
- · European Commission Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 on the placing on the market and use of feed.
Affected Products (12 of 60)