Regulation & guidance
Vets ask about research
WSAVA advises vets to ask whether manufacturers conduct studies and publish them in peer-reviewed journals.
What we do
We help brands build a publishable evidence base.
- GuidanceWSAVA 2021
Who We Serve
Built for every business in pet nutrition.
From first-time founders to established manufacturers and international companies entering India — the same science, tailored to what you need.
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Pet Food Brands
Grow and renew your range with science-led development.
- New product development
- Reformulation and cost optimisation
- Testing and shelf-life studies
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Pet Supplement Brands
Formats and formulations that owners use and pets accept.
- Format and delivery design
- Functional ingredient evidence
- Claims review
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Ingredient Manufacturers
Prove how your ingredient performs in a real pet product.
- Application formulation
- Palatability and stability
- Technical reports and samples
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Startups & Entrepreneurs
Take a pet product idea from concept to launch.
- Product strategy
- Formulation and prototypes
- Pilot manufacturing and launch
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Contract Manufacturers
Add formulation and R&D capability to your offer — and hand us the ingredient sourcing.
- Recipe development for your lines
- Ingredient sourcing and procurement to your spec
- Process optimisation and testing support
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Retailers / Private Labels
Build a private label range with confidence.
- Range planning and benchmarking
- Formulation and testing
- Supplier and manufacturing transfer
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Veterinary & Pet-Health Businesses
Nutrition products developed within appropriate clinical and regulatory boundaries.
- Specialised nutrition concepts
- Evidence review
- Claims control
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Universities & Research Organisations
A partner for applied pet nutrition research.
- Study design and execution
- Analytical support
- Publication support
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International Companies Entering India
Adapt and register products for the Indian market.
- Indian regulatory classification
- Label and claims review
- Local manufacturing options
Evidence
The science behind our approach.
Peer-reviewed and regulatory findings that shape how we work — each linked to its source.
Peer-reviewed evidence
Why validation matters
Of 3,691 US pet food recalls from 2003 to 2022, Salmonella caused 23% and chemical causes 32%.
What we do
Pilot trials generate the validation data your food safety plan needs before launch.
Peer-reviewed evidence
Weight management
In APOP’s 2022 US survey, 59% of dogs and 61% of cats were classified as overweight or having obesity.
What we do
Energy-controlled formulas and clear, evidence-based feeding guides are a core part of our work.
Insights
Market insights from Guires PNL scientists
Stay ahead with regulation updates, the latest research, ingredient spotlights, recalls and market trends for pet food businesses — written by our formulation, testing and regulatory teams.
Guires PNL quality, compliance and safety
Every project at Guires Pet Nutrition Lab runs inside an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system and FSSAI-licensed operations, with documented methods, calibrated instruments, traceable raw materials and reviewed reports — so the results behind your product can be checked and defended.
Quality
Not sure where you fit?
Tell us about your business and what you want to achieve — we will point you to the right starting point.
FEDIAFAAFCO
Every Guires PNL product is formulated to comply with the FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines and the AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles. Neither body issues certificates to manufacturers, so compliance is verified independently against their published standards — and every product comes with a complete documentation package for regulatory submissions in the EU, US, Australia and Asian markets.
How we verify compliance →