The first method uses laboratory analysis of a sample to verify the food meets AAFCO nutritional standards. The label will read…
“(Name of product) is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles”
The second not only uses laboratory analysis but also proves that nutritional adequacy by conducting actual feeding trials with real dogs. This type of adequacy statement will probably read…
“Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that (name of product) provides complete and balanced nutrition”