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Criteria

CVSC Evaluation Criteria

CVSC discloses scientific and clear standards instead of vague claims.

How were the criteria developed?

CVSC Standards

Where guardian concerns meet scientific evidence

CVSC combines a consumer perspective that listens to real guardian concerns and market feedbackwith an academic perspective based on international pet food association recommendations and veterinary research.

CVSC criteria development process

Key CVSC Evaluations

CVSC promises

five core evaluation areas

01. Ingredient Safety and Reliability

Safety and reliability
transparent from the start

We verify whether ingredients can be trusted, from origin traceability to evidence of safety.

01. Ingredient Safety and Reliability

02. Essential Nutrients

Core nutrition
for healthy growth

We check whether essential nutrients such as protein, fat, and vitamins are sufficiently and evenly included.

02. Essential Nutrients

03. Hazardous Substance Safety

Clean enough
to feed with confidence

Products are excluded when hazardous substances such as pesticide residues, heavy metals, or mycotoxins exceed relevant standards.

03. Hazardous Substance Safety

04. Label Accuracy

Do the labeled promises
match reality?

We scientifically evaluate whether nutrient amounts stated on the label match actual detected levels.

04. Label Accuracy

05. Other Evaluations

Brand reliability

We review past recall history and the brand's responsible response as part of the overall assessment.

05. Other Evaluations