Pet Food Testing That Meets AAFCO — and Your Standards
From Guaranteed Analysis to advanced safety screens, we deliver the results your brand needs to launch safely, scale confidently, and stand out in a crowded market.
Testing at Every Stage of Development
Whether you're launching a new formula or scaling production, Pure Food Labs provides the testing needed to meet regulatory requirements and protect the pets who depend on your product.
We work with brands of all sizes — from emerging startups bringing their first product to market to established manufacturers managing high-volume production runs. Our AAFCO-aligned testing protocols ensure your product meets the nutritional and safety standards required for market entry.
Why Test with Pure Food Labs?
- AAFCO Guaranteed Analysis aligned protocols
- Same-day pathogen screening results
- ISO 17025 accredited — accepted by all major retailers
- Dedicated pet food testing specialists
- Scalable packages for startups to enterprise
- Free PST sample collection kit shipped same day
- Digital COA delivery for retailer submissions
What We Test
Comprehensive pet food testing panels covering safety, nutrition, and compliance.
Safety & Pathogen Screening
Detect dangerous pathogens before they reach consumers. Our rapid methods deliver same-day results.
- Salmonella (all serovars)
- Listeria spp. & monocytogenes
- E. coli (including STEC)
- Staphylococcus Aureus
- Aerobic Plate Count
- Yeast & Mold
AAFCO Testing
Complete nutritional panels tested to AAFCO guidelines — everything needed to substantiate your Guaranteed Analysis label claims.
- Crude Protein
- Crude Fat
- Crude Fiber
- Moisture Content
- Ash Content
- Caloric Content (ME)
Advanced Nutritional Panels
Beyond the basics — deep nutritional profiling for premium brands that want to go further.
- Amino Acid Profiles (18-panel)
- Fatty Acid Profiles (omega-3/6)
- Minerals & Trace Elements
- Vitamin Analysis
- Taurine
- Heavy Metals Screen
Shelf-Life Studies
Real-time and accelerated shelf-life studies to support your label dating, retailer requirements, and product quality claims. We monitor microbial growth, oxidation, and sensory changes over time.
- Real-time stability testing
- Accelerated shelf-life (ASLT)
- Water Activity (aW) analysis
- Oxidative stability (TBARS/PV)
- Periodic microbial monitoring
- Full documentation package
Industries We Serve
Supporting businesses across the food and nutrition industry with reliable laboratory testing.
Pet Food Manufacturers
Pet Treat Brands
Raw Pet Food Producers
Private Label Brands
Veterinary Nutrition Companies
Ingredient Suppliers
Typical Turnaround Times
Fast, accurate laboratory results to keep your production moving.
From Sample to Results in 24 Hours
Request Your Kit
Fill out our quick form and we ship your free PST sample collection kit same day.
Send Your Sample
Follow the simple collection instructions and drop in the mail using our pre-paid label.
We Run the Tests
Your sample is processed in our ISO 17025 accredited laboratory using validated methods.
Receive Your COA
Digital Certificate of Analysis delivered to your inbox — same day for pathogen screens.
Accreditations & Compliance
Our testing follows recognized laboratory standards trusted by manufacturers and retailers.
ISO/IEC 17025
Testing performed in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory using validated analytical methods.
AAFCO Guidelines
Nutritional testing aligned with AAFCO requirements for product labeling and compliance.
Validated Methods
Industry-recognized analytical methods delivering accurate, reliable, and repeatable results.
What Our Clients Say
"Pure Food Labs got us our Salmonella results back same-day. That alone saved our launch timeline by two weeks."— QA Manager, Natural Pet Brand
"Their team guided us through exactly which tests we needed. No upselling — just expertise and fast turnaround."— Founder, Supplement Startup
"The RPRI system caught contamination before it became a recall. ISO accredited and a fraction of the cost we expected."— Director of Operations, Food Manufacturer