Standards for types and tolerance levels of pathogenic microorganisms and health-hazard materials in pet food
The Standards are stipulated in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 22-4 of the Animal Protection Act.
The terms in the Standards are defined as follows:1. Content of aflatoxins: the total content of B1, B2, G1 and G2 aflatoxins.2. ppm: milligrams per kilogram.
The following pathogenic microorganisms shall not be detected in pet food:1. Salmonella2. Listeria monocytogenes3. Pathogenic Escherichia coli4. Clostridium perfringens
Maximum Content of Mycotoxins in Pet Food:1.Aflatoxins：0.02 ppm.2.Deoxynivalenol (DON,Vomitoxin)：(1)2 ppm(For dogs).(2)5 ppm(For cats).3.Fumonisins (B1+B2)：5 ppm.4.Zearalenone (ZEN)：0.2 ppm.5.Ochratoxin A ：0.01 ppm.6.T-2 toxin：0.05 ppm(For cats).
Maximum content of Heavy metals in pet food:1.Arsenic:(1)Feed for pet animals containing aquatic animals, seaweed, and products derived thereof and/or meal: Maximum content in mg/kg (ppm) relative to a feed with a moisture content of 12 % is 10 ppm and inorganic arsenic is lower than 2 ppm.(2)Others: 2 ppm.2.Cadmium: 2 ppm.3.Lead: 5 ppm.4.Mercury: 0.3 ppm.
Maximum content of pesticide residues in pet food:1. Aldrin and Dieldrin: 0.01 ppm2. BHC: 0.01 ppm3. DDT: 0.1 ppm4. Endrin: 0.01ppm5. Heptachlor: 0.01 ppm
Maximum content of preservatives and antioxidants in pet food:1. Total content of ethoxyquin, Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is 150ppm, and ethoxyquin shall not be more than 75 ppm.2. Sodium nitrite: 100 ppm
Maximum content of health-hazard materials in pet food:1. Melamine: 2.5 ppm2. Propylene glycol: shall not be detected in cat food.
The total radiation level of Cs134 and Cs137 in pet food shall not exceed 600 Bq/kg.
The provisions of Articles 4 and 5 of this Standard, as promulgated on 24th April 2025, shall take effect on 26th April 2025 and shall apply to pet food manufactured on or after that date.
The Standards shall come into force on the date of its promulgation.
English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.