Catsrang All Ages
- Origin Not inspected
- Nutrition Issue found
- Label Not inspected
- Safety Not inspected
CVSC random market test result
Registered spec: Calcium 0.8% (min); however, 2.44% was detected.
Registered spec: Phosphorus 0.6% (min); however, 1.56% was detected.
Test details
Nutrient test results
We compared the registered nutrient amounts (as labeled by the manufacturer) with the amounts actually detected. Items outside the standard are highlighted.
| Nutrient | Registered value | Actual detected | Judgment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | 31.0% min | 33.04% | Within range |
| Crude fat | 11.0% min | 11.97% | Within range |
| Crude fiber | 3.5% max | 2.35% | Within range |
| Crude ash | 12.0% max | 9.55% | Within range |
| Moisture | 10.0% max | 4.19% | Within range |
| Calcium | 0.8% min | 2.44% | !Over CVSC standard |
| Phosphorus | 0.6% min | 1.56% | !Over CVSC standard |
[Reasons for the Component Deviation and Future Plans]
- Value change due to product redesign: Considering that cats are carnivores, we raised the animal-protein content to 80%, which naturally caused calcium and phosphorus levels to rise together.
- Insufficient packaging-label update: Believing there would be no problem because the legal '≥ (min)' labeling standard was met, we did not update the existing packaging label, resulting in a gap from the actual detected amount.
- Improved management for owners: Prompted by this finding, we will carefully manage and improve our packaging labeling going forward so we can provide more accurate information to owners.
- Position on safety: Standards such as AAFCO do not clearly specify an absolute upper limit for calcium and phosphorus in cats, and instead treat the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio as a key management factor. Catsrang is designed so that this ratio falls within the appropriate range.
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The need to update labeling
Under current law, labeling as '~% or more (≥)' can satisfy the minimum standard. However, for cats that require an essential low-calcium, low-phosphorus diet or need kidney and urinary-tract management, accurate information on actual nutrient content is paramount. When the gap between the labeled value and the actual detected amount is large, we believe the labeling needs to be updated. -
Ongoing research in the veterinary field
AAFCO's feline nutrient profile is based on the NRC 2006 standard — a benchmark from roughly 20 years ago — and has not been actively updated since. Recently, research and standards discussions on excessive calcium/phosphorus intake and upper limits in cats have been active in the veterinary field, so we believe efforts to thoroughly verify food safety based on the latest veterinary research should continue.