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Wondering if anyone has a copy of this that I could read? Looking for correct information about the responsibilities of manufacturers adding sulphite preservatives to fresh pet meat. Or, if there is an alternative information source, a link would be wonderful.

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It is known that sulphites degrade thiamine (vitamin B1) and for this reason, the Australian Standard (AS 5812 - Manufacturing and marketing of pet food) includes the following requirement: "Where sulphur dioxide or potassium sulphites are used, the common, prescribed, proprietary name or the FSANZ Food Standards Code number shall be included on the label. In this instance, to avoid acute thiamine deficiency in pets, sufficient thiamine shall be present throughout the shelf life of a pet food product. If necessary, this may be achieved by thiamine supplementation". The Australian Standard (AS5812) requires antioxidants and preservatives to be listed on the statement of ingredients on pet food labels.

Source: http://www.pfiaa.com.au/Feeding-Pets/What-Additives-are-in-Pet-Foods.aspx

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