Standards for types and tolerance levels of pathogenic microorganisms and health-hazard materials in pet food
2025-04-24
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Article 1
The Standards are stipulated in accordance with the provisions of the second paragraph of Article 22-4 of the Animal Protection Act.
Article 2
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.
1. Content of aflatoxins: the total content of B1, B2, G1 and G2 aflatoxins.
2. ppm: milligrams per kilogram.
Article 3
The following pathogenic microorganisms shall not be detected in pet food:
1. Salmonella
2. Listeria monocytogenes
3. Pathogenic Escherichia coli
4. Clostridium perfringens
1. Salmonella
2. Listeria monocytogenes
3. Pathogenic Escherichia coli
4. Clostridium perfringens
Article 4
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).
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).
Article 5
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.
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.
Article 6
Maximum content of pesticide residues in pet food:
1. Aldrin and Dieldrin: 0.01 ppm
2. BHC: 0.01 ppm
3. DDT: 0.1 ppm
4. Endrin: 0.01ppm
5. Heptachlor: 0.01 ppm
1. Aldrin and Dieldrin: 0.01 ppm
2. BHC: 0.01 ppm
3. DDT: 0.1 ppm
4. Endrin: 0.01ppm
5. Heptachlor: 0.01 ppm
Article 7
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
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
Article 8
Maximum content of health-hazard materials in pet food:
1. Melamine: 2.5 ppm
2. Propylene glycol: shall not be detected in cat food.
1. Melamine: 2.5 ppm
2. Propylene glycol: shall not be detected in cat food.
Article 8-1
The total radiation level of Cs134 and Cs137 in pet food shall not exceed 600 Bq/kg.
Article 8-2
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.
Article 9
The Standards shall come into force on the date of its promulgation.