Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-8-.07 - Labeling Requirements

The label or tag of processed animal waste products intended as feed ingredient or feed containing processed animal waste products shall, in addition to meeting the labeling requirements of commercial feed under Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-21-20, be also labeled as follows:

(a) If the product contains drug residues, then the label shall contain the following statement in boldface type at least one-half as large as any other type appearing on the label: WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS DRUG RESIDUES -- DO NOT USE WITHIN 15 DAYS OF SLAUGHTER AND DO NOT USE 15 DAYS PRIOR TO OR DURING THE FOOD PRODUCTION PERIOD OF DAIRY ANIMALS AND LAYING HENS.

(b) If the product contains more than 15 ppm of copper, then the label shall contain the following statement in boldface type at least one-half as large as any other type appearing on the label: WARNING: CONTAINS COPPER -- DO NOT FEED TO SHEEP.

(c) If the product derives one third or more of the guaranteed total crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen sources, the label shall provide adequate directions for the safe use of the product and the precautionary statement: CAUTION: USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. The precautionary statement shall be in boldface type at least one-half as large as other type appearing on the label and placed so as to be conspicuous to the average user under normal conditions of purchase and use.

(d) The guaranteed analysis shall be expressed in the following order:

1. Minimum protein.

2. Maximum equivalent crude protein derived from nonprotein nitrogen sources.

3. Minimum fat.

4. Maximum fiber.

5. Maximum ash.

6. Maximum and minimum calcium (CA).

7. Minimum phosphorus (P).

8. Maximum and minimum sodium (Na).

9. Maximum moisture.

(e) The product name, animal source, and product type, must also be stated on the label.

Author: Charles H. Barnes

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-8-.07

Filed April 19, 1982.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-21-25.