Sagittarian Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Wondering if anyone has a copy of this that I could read? Looking for correct information about the responsibilities of manufacturers adding sulphite preservatives to fresh pet meat. Or, if there is an alternative information source, a link would be wonderful. Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I gather you saw the cost of getting a copy of this? Holy cr*p.... I'll ask a friend in Queensland what they might have. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarian Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 LOL yes it is expensive - considering I need it for one quick read to get information that will help someone else. Thanks! Sags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) Check the PFIAA website for any information? I know you can't access the AS there though. Edited September 21, 2015 by Danois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Does this help? It is known that sulphites degrade thiamine (vitamin B1) and for this reason, the Australian Standard (AS 5812 - Manufacturing and marketing of pet food) includes the following requirement: "Where sulphur dioxide or potassium sulphites are used, the common, prescribed, proprietary name or the FSANZ Food Standards Code number shall be included on the label. In this instance, to avoid acute thiamine deficiency in pets, sufficient thiamine shall be present throughout the shelf life of a pet food product. If necessary, this may be achieved by thiamine supplementation". The Australian Standard (AS5812) requires antioxidants and preservatives to be listed on the statement of ingredients on pet food labels. Source: http://www.pfiaa.com.au/Feeding-Pets/What-Additives-are-in-Pet-Foods.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarian Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Thank you all - someone had kindly sent the document to me. You've all been great - thanks! Sags :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeceh21 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/264333-dog-food-standards/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marybeth Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Hi all, I,m also looking for a copy of AS5812 for study, has anyone got a copy they can forward to me to read through. Would greatly appreciate your help. Regards marybeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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