{"topic_id":"pfi-pflm_011","category":"us-2026","context":"---\ntopic_id: pfi-pflm_011\ncategory: PFI-PFLM\ntitle: Given that now, there are strict verbatim rules for the purpose statement on the PDP,\nlang: en\nsource: pfi_pflm_faqs_202507.pdf\ndate_parsed: 2026-07-18\ntokens_estimated: 1155\n---\n\nGiven that now, there are strict verbatim rules for the purpose statement on the PDP,\ndoes the product name in the Nutritional Adequacy Statement (NAS) in the Nutrition\nFacts need to include that purpose statement?\nFor example:\nReal Yummy Lamb & Rice Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO\nDog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.\nOR\nReal Yummy Lamb & Rice Recipe Complete Adult Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels\nestablished by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.\nThis isn’t a new part of the regulations, but now that there is very specific language for the purpose statement\nit brings more attention to this part of the NAS.\nYes, the regulations say product name has meant the complete product name. However, NAS has been done\nseveral acceptable ways in the past. There isn’t a specific statement other than the (name of product), so we\nhave to look for guidance information.\nFor example, take a look, if you have a copy, at the Pet Food Labeling Guide Label examples in the back. The\nfirst example on page 149 shows the product purpose as Complete Dog Food but the NAS just has Dog Food\nincluded in the name. In Example #4, page 152, the product purpose is adult dog food and the product name\ndoesn’t have adult or dog food. Look at Example #9 on page 157. The purpose is Complete Adult Dog Food\nand the NAS has all of that. All seem to thus be acceptable.\nAlso note that all pet foods regardless of purpose now need an NAS (for large and small, but not the very\nsmall packages), even treats and mixers. But for those products, the most likely NAS is ‘This product is\nintended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.’ No product name is needed.\n","sources":[],"tokens_estimated":1155,"generated_at":null,"tip":"Use /api/v1/topics to discover more topics. /api/v1/nutrient for precise single-point queries. /api/v1/cross_compare for 2-3 standard comparisons."}