GOST R 55453-2022 PDF

Full title and description

ГОСТ Р 55453-2022 — Корма для непродуктивных животных. Общие технические условия. (English title: Feeding stuffs for nonproductive animals. General specifications.) The standard establishes general technical requirements, safety and quality criteria, sampling and test methods, packaging, marking and storage for feeds intended for non‑productive animals such as dogs, cats, ornamental birds, aquarium fish and rodents.

Abstract

National standard of the Russian Federation that specifies general technical conditions for manufacturing, testing and supplying feeding stuffs for nonproductive (companion and ornamental) animals. It consolidates definitions, classification, quality and safety indicators, allowable contaminant limits, labeling and documentation requirements, and refers to analytical methods for verification. Introduced into force 01 July 2022.

General information

• Status: Active / in force.
• Publication date: 01 July 2022 (date of entry into force: 2022‑07‑01).
• Publisher: National standard of the Russian Federation — adopted under the authority of the Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart).
• ICS / categories: OКС 65.120 (Agriculture — animal feeds / feeding stuffs for animals).
• Edition / version: GOST R 55453‑2022 (replaces GOST R 55453‑2013; includes subsequent amendment(s) and at least one issued change).
• Number of pages: Typically published as ~44 pages (pagination may vary by publisher/format).

Scope

The standard applies to manufactured feeding stuffs intended for non‑productive animals (companion and ornamental species) — specifically cats, dogs, decorative birds, aquarium and ornamental fish, and small rodents. It covers terms and definitions, classification of product types, general quality and safety requirements (nutritional and contaminant limits), required labeling and documentation, packaging, transportation and storage provisions, and references to required test methods and sampling procedures. It is intended for use where national technical requirements for such feeds are needed.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions, product classification and nomenclature for feeds for non‑productive animals.
• Mandatory quality indicators (nutritional composition, moisture, protein, fat, fiber, ash, additives declarations).
• Safety requirements and maximum permissible levels for contaminants (mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticide residues, pathogenic microorganisms).
• Microbiological criteria and hygiene requirements for production and finished products.
• Sampling rules and standardized test methods (references to GOST, GOST EN and ISO analytical methods, including GOST 13496 series and ISO/GOST EN methods for microbiology and chemical analysis).
• Packaging, marking, labeling and documentation requirements (product name, composition, net weight, manufacturer, storage conditions, shelf life, usage instructions and safety warnings).
• Storage, transport and shelf‑life provisions to preserve declared quality and safety.
• Requirements for control, conformity assessment and recordkeeping for manufacturers and testing laboratories.

Typical use and users

Primary users: pet food and ornamental feed manufacturers, quality assurance and regulatory compliance teams, testing and certification laboratories, importers and distributors of pet/ornamental animal feeds, veterinary professionals advising on feed safety, and government regulators responsible for animal feed safety and market surveillance.

Related standards

References and normative documents commonly cited with this standard include national and international analytical and microbiological methods such as the GOST 13496 series (methods for feed analysis), a range of GOST EN and ISO standards for microbiology and chemical determinations, and other sectoral GOST R documents on feed additives, packaging and safety. The standard supersedes GOST R 55453‑2013 and cross‑references multiple national and international normative documents.

Keywords

GOST R 55453‑2022; feeding stuffs; pet food; nonproductive animals; companion animals; quality requirements; safety; sampling; test methods; labeling; GOST 13496; Rosstandart.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ГОСТ Р 55453‑2022 is the Russian national standard that sets general technical specifications for feeding stuffs intended for non‑productive (companion and ornamental) animals.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions and classification, required quality and safety indicators (nutritional composition, contaminants, microbiology), sampling and analytical methods, labeling, packaging, storage and conformity rules for feeds for cats, dogs, decorative birds, aquarium fish and rodents.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of pet and ornamental feeds, QA/QC and regulatory teams, testing laboratories, importers, distributors, veterinarians and certification bodies use the standard to design products, verify compliance and assess safety.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2022 edition is current and in force (effective 01 July 2022). It replaces the earlier GOST R 55453‑2013; subsequent amendments/changes have been issued and should be checked for the latest consolidated text.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the body of standards covering animal feeds and feed analysis in Russia and cross‑references many sectoral GOST, GOST EN and ISO standards (for example the GOST 13496 analytical series and related standards for feed additives, microbiology and packaging). It is produced within the technical committee for products and services for non‑productive animals.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Pet food, feeding stuffs, nonproductive animals, companion animals, quality criteria, safety limits, sampling, test methods, labeling, GOST R 55453‑2022.