Low Concern Transparency issue
Fat source unspecified
Score impact: −6 pts per affected product
Fat source not individually listed. Animal fat and plant oils have very different nutritional profiles for cats.
Score Rationale
A lower deduction reflects that fat labelling transparency, while meaningful, is less critical than protein transparency. However, since cats cannot convert plant ALA to EPA/DHA, the species of fat matters. "Animal fat" without further specification, or the omission of fat source, prevents verification of essential fatty acid adequacy.
Scientific Evidence
Established science
- · European Commission Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 on the placing on the market and use of feed.
- · National Research Council (2006). Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats. Washington DC: National Academies Press.
Affected Products (22 of 60)