What is Required on a Pet Supplement Label?
What is required on a pet supplement label? It depends on your product type and claims.
Start with Key Questions
- What is the product?
- How is it being marketing?
- What category does it fall under?
- What claims are being made?
Common Features of Pet Health Supplements vs. Pet Food Supplements
Pet Health Supplements
- Treat Status: Not considered treats
- Purpose: Target specific issues and body systems
- Types: Calming, immune, joint, antioxidants
- Back of Label: Active ingredient list, Product facts panel
Pet Food Supplements
- Treat Status: Not considered treats
- Purpose: Provides essential nutrients
- Types: Vitamins, fiber, skin & coat, fatty acids
- Back of Label: Pet Food Label Modernization (PFLM) Nutrition Facts (or Guaranteed Analysis, state dependent on PFLM adoption timeline)
The full label for both product categories needs to follow the basic principals of labeling such as product name, brand name, the species for which the product is intended for, as well as feed and storage/handling instructions, ingredients, and other required information.
Looking to develop a scientifically backed pet supplement?
Talk to our specialists to learn more about formulation, testing, and compliance.
