Keep the original text beside a translation, especially for units, qualifiers and adequacy wording. An automated translation can help locate a panel but should not silently become the authoritative label.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Original | Save a readable photograph. |
| Translation | Mark uncertain terms instead of guessing. |
| Confirmation | Ask the manufacturer for an official-language version when available. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
Record product details, quotes or unanswered questions. Notes stay in this tab; download them before leaving.
Save a readable photograph.
Mark uncertain terms instead of guessing.
Ask the manufacturer for an official-language version when available.
A practical example
A translated minimum that loses its qualifier changes the meaning of the analysis. Compare the full line, not just the number.
Before you decide
Use translation to organize questions while preserving the original evidence.
For the broader task, see Dog-food label comparison.
Reference and scope
AAFCO: understanding pet-food labels provides background for this topic. Not an evaluation of a specific food or individual dietary suitability. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.