WeÍre THE reference for cat and dog health nutrition. Royal Canin was founded in 1967 by Dr. Jean Cathary, a veterinary surgeon, in the South of France. The brand made its way to North America in 1988. For nearly 50 years, Royal Canin has worked closely with veterinarians, nutritionists and breeders to develop products that truly respect the specific nutritional needs of cats and dogs. In 2002, Royal Canin joined the Mars family of businesses. Royal Canin Canada (RCC) is located in Guelph (Ontario), where it opened its manufacturing facility. Today, RCC employs nearly 300 cat and dog-loving associates across Canada. In addition to continuously developing innovative formulas, RCC is committed to offering quality products and limiting the impact its actions has on the planet. RCC has earned the internationally recognized ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management); Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000:2010 and ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management) certifications, demonstrating its dedication to quality management, food safety and environmental responsibility as well as continual improvement in every aspect of its operations. Finally, RCC has a team of specialists, from veterinarians to animal nutritionists, to answer any questions related to the health and nutritional needs of cats and dogs.