8 CCR 1202-6, pt. 4 - Label Information
4.1.
Commercial feed, other than customer-formula feed, shall be labeled with the
information prescribed in this section.
4.1.1.
Product name and brand name if any.
4.1.1.1.
The brand or product name must be appropriate for the intended use of the feed
and must not be misleading. If the name indicates the feed is made for a
specific use, the character of the feed must conform therewith. A commercial
feed for a particular animal class, must be suitable for that
purpose.
4.1.1.2. Commercial,
registered brand or trade names are not permitted in guarantees or ingredient
listings and only in the product name of feeds produced by or for the firm
holding the rights to such a name.
4.1.1.3. The name of a commercial feed shall
not be derived from one or more ingredients of a mixture to the exclusion of
other ingredients and shall not be one representing any components of a mixture
unless all components are included in the name: Provided, that if any
ingredient or combination of ingredients is intended to impart a distinctive
characteristic to the product which is of significance to the purchaser, the
name of that ingredient or combination of ingredients may be used as a part of
the brand name or product name if the ingredients or combination of ingredients
is quantitatively guaranteed in the guaranteed analysis, and the brand or
product name is not otherwise false or misleading.
4.1.1.4. The word "protein" shall not be
permitted in the product name of a feed that contains added non-protein
nitrogen.
4.1.1.5. When the name
carries a percentage value, it shall be understood to signify protein and/or
equivalent protein content only, even though it may not explicitly modify the
percentage with the word "protein": Provided, that other percentage values may
be permitted if they are followed by the proper description and conform to good
labeling practice. Digital numbers shall not be used in such a manner as to be
misleading or confusing to the customer.
4.1.1.6. Single ingredient feeds shall have a
product name in accordance with the designated definition of feed ingredients
as recognized by AAFCO unless the Commissioner designates otherwise.
4.1.1.7. The word "vitamin", or a contraction
thereof, or any word suggesting vitamin can be used only in the name of a feed
which is represented to be a vitamin supplement, and which is labeled with the
minimum content of each vitamin declared, as specified in Part 5.3.
4.1.1.8. The term "mineralized" shall not be
used in the name of a feed except for "TRACE MINERALIZED SALT". When so used,
the product must contain significant amounts of trace minerals which are
recognized as essential for animal nutrition.
4.1.1.9. The term "meat" and "meat
by-products" shall be qualified to designate the animal from which the meat and
meat by-products is derived unless the meat and meat by-products are made from
cattle, swine, sheep and goats.
4.1.2. If a drug is used:
4.1.2.1. The word "medicated" shall appear
directly following and below the product name in type size, no smaller than
one-half the type size of the product name.
4.1.2.2. Purpose statement as required in
Part 4.1.3.
4.1.2.3. The purpose of
medication (claim statement).
4.1.2.4. An active ingredient statement
listing the active drug ingredients by their established name and the amounts
in accordance with Part 5.4.
4.1.3. Purpose Statement
4.1.3.1. The statement of purpose shall
contain the specific species and animal class(es) for which the feed is
intended as defined in Part 4.1.4.
4.1.3.2. The manufacturer shall have
flexibility in describing in more specific and common language the defined
animal class, species and purpose while being consistent with the category of
animal class defined in Part 4.1.4 which may include, but is not limited to
weight range(s), sex, or ages of the animal(s) for which the feed is
manufactured.
4.1.3.3. The purpose
statement may be excluded from the label if the product name includes a
description of the species and animal class(es) for which the product is
intended.
4.1.3.4. The purpose
statement of a premix for the manufacture of feed may exclude the animal class
and species and state "For Further Manufacture of Feed" if the nutrients
contained in the premix are guaranteed and sufficient for formulation into
various animal species feeds and premix specifications are provided by the end
user of the premix. [This section applicable to commercial feeds regulated
under Part 4.1.4.10.2.10]
4.1.3.5.
The purpose statement of a single purpose ingredient blend, such as a blend of
animal protein products, milk products, fat products, roughage products or
molasses products may exclude the animal class and species and state "For
Further Manufacture of Feed" if the label guarantees of the nutrients contained
in the single purpose nutrient blend are sufficient to provide for formulation
into various animal species feeds. [This section applicable to commercial feeds
regulated under Part 4.1.4.10.2.10.]
4.1.3.6. The purpose statement of a product
shall include a statement of enzyme functionality if enzymatic activity is
represented in any manner.
4.1.4. Guarantees- Crude Protein, Equivalent
Crude Protein from Non Protein Nitrogen, Amino Acids, Crude Fat, Crude Fiber,
Acid Detergent Fiber, Neutral Detergent Fiber, Calcium, Phosphorus, Salt and
Sodium shall be the sequence of nutritional guarantees when such guarantee is
stated. Other required and voluntary guarantees should follow in a general
format such that the units of measure used to express guarantees (percentage,
parts per million, International Units, etc.) are listed in a sequence that
provides a consistent grouping of the units of measure. All guarantees shall be
stated on an "as is" basis.
4.1.4.1. Required
guarantees for swine formula feeds
4.1.4.1.1.
Animal Classes
4.1.4.1.1.1. Pre-Starter- 2 to
11 pounds
4.1.4.1.1.2. Starter-11
to 44 pounds
4.1.4.1.1.3. Grower-
44 to 110 pounds
4.1.4.1.1.4.
Finisher-110 to 242 pounds (market)
4.1.4.1.1.5. Gilts, Sows and Adult
Boars
4.1.4.1.1.6. Lactating Gilts
and Sows
4.1.4.1.2.
Guaranteed Analysis for Swine Complete Feeds and Supplements (all animal
classes)
4.1.4.1.2.1. Minimum percentage of
Crude Protein
4.1.4.1.2.2. Minimum
percentage of Lysine
4.1.4.1.2.3.
Minimum percentage of Crude Fat
4.1.4.1.2.4. Maximum percentage of Crude
Fiber
4.1.4.1.2.5. Minimum and
maximum percentage of Calcium
4.1.4.1.2.6. Minimum percentage of
Phosphorus
4.1.4.1.2.7. Minimum and
maximum percentage of Salt (if added)
4.1.4.1.2.8. Minimum and maximum percentage
of total Sodium shall be guaranteed only when total Sodium exceeds that
furnished by the maximum Salt guarantee
4.1.4.1.2.9. Minimum Selenium in parts per
million (ppm)
4.1.4.2. Required guarantees for Formula
Poultry Feeds (Broilers, Layers and Turkeys)
4.1.4.2.1. Animal Classes
4.1.4.2.1.1. Layer- Chickens that are grown
to produce eggs for food, e.g., table eggs
4.1.4.2.1.1.1. Starting/Growing- From day of
hatch to approximately 10 weeks of age.
4.1.4.2.1.1.2. Finisher- From approximately
10 weeks of age to time first egg is produced. (Approximately 20 weeks of
age).
4.1.4.2.1.1.3. Laying- From
time first egg is laid throughout the time of egg production.
4.1.4.2.1.1.4. Breeders- Chickens that
produce fertile eggs for hatch replacement layers to produce eggs for food,
table eggs, from time first egg is laid throughout their productive
cycle.
4.1.4.2.1.2.
Broilers- Chickens that are grown for human food.
4.1.4.2.1.2.1. Starting/growing- From day of
hatch to approximately 5 weeks of age.
4.1.4.2.1.2.2. Finisher- From approximately 5
weeks of age to market, (42 to 52 days).
4.1.4.2.1.2.3. Breeders- Hybrid strains of
chickens whose offspring are grown for human food, (broilers), any age and
either sex.
4.1.4.2.1.3.
Broilers, Breeders- Chickens whose offspring are grown for human food
(broilers).
4.1.4.2.1.3.1. Starting/Growing-
From day of hatch until approximately 10 weeks of age.
4.1.4.2.1.3.2. Finishing- From approximately
10 weeks of age to time first egg is produced, approximately 20 weeks of
age.
4.1.4.2.1.3.3. Laying- Fertile
egg producing chickens (broilers/roasters) from day of first egg throughout the
time fertile eggs are produced.
4.1.4.2.1.4. Turkeys
4.1.4.2.1.4.1. Starting/Growing- Turkeys that
are grown for human food from day of hatch to approximately 13 weeks of age
(females) and 16 weeks of age (males).
4.1.4.2.1.4.2. Finisher- Turkeys that are
grown for human food, females from approximately 13 weeks of age to
approximately 17 weeks of age; males from 16 weeks of age to 20 weeks of age,
(or desired market weight).
4.1.4.2.1.4.3. Laying- Female turkeys that
are producing eggs; from time first egg is produced, throughout the time they
are producing eggs.
4.1.4.2.1.4.4.
Breeder- Turkeys that are grown to produce fertile eggs, from day of hatch to
time first egg is produced (approximately 30 weeks of age), both
sexes.
4.1.4.2.2. Guaranteed Analysis for Poultry
Complete Feeds and Supplements (all animal classes)
4.1.4.2.2.1. Minimum percentage of Crude
Protein
4.1.4.2.2.2. Minimum
percentage of Lysine
4.1.4.2.2.3.
Minimum percentage of Methionine
4.1.4.2.2.4. Minimum percentage of Crude
Fat
4.1.4.2.2.5. Maximum percentage
of Crude Fiber
4.1.4.2.2.6. Minimum
and maximum percentage of Calcium
4.1.4.2.2.7. Minimum percentage of
Phosphorus
4.1.4.2.2.8. Minimum and
maximum percentage of Salt (if added)
4.1.4.2.2.9. Minimum and maximum percentage
of total Sodium shall be guaranteed only when total Sodium exceeds that
furnished by the maximum Salt guarantee
4.1.4.3. Required Guarantees for Beef Cattle
Formula Feeds
4.1.4.3.1. Animal Classes
4.1.4.3.1.1. Calves (birth to
weaning)
4.1.4.3.1.2. Cattle on
Pasture (may be specific as to production stage; e.g. stocker, feeder,
replacement heifers, brood cows, bulls, etc.)
4.1.4.3.1.3. Feedlot Cattle
4.1.4.3.2. Guaranteed analysis for
Beef Complete Feeds and Supplements (all animal classes)
4.1.4.3.2.1. Minimum percentage of Crude
Protein
4.1.4.3.2.2. Maximum
percentage of equivalent crude protein from Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN) when
added
4.1.4.3.2.3. Minimum
percentage of Crude Fat
4.1.4.3.2.4. Maximum percentage of Crude
Fiber
4.1.4.3.2.5. Minimum and
maximum percentage of Calcium
4.1.4.3.2.6. Minimum percentage of
Phosphorus
4.1.4.3.2.7. Minimum and
maximum percentage of Salt (if added)
4.1.4.3.2.8. Minimum and maximum percentage
of total Sodium shall be guaranteed only when total Sodium exceeds that
furnished by the maximum Salt guarantee
4.1.4.3.2.9. Minimum percentage of
Potassium
4.1.4.3.2.10. Minimum
Vitamin A, other than precursors of Vitamin A, in International Units per pound
(if added)
4.1.4.3.3.
Guaranteed analysis for Beef Mineral Feeds (if added)
4.1.4.3.3.1. Minimum and maximum percentage
Calcium
4.1.4.3.3.2. Minimum
percentage of Phosphorus
4.1.4.3.3.3. Minimum and maximum percentage
of Salt
4.1.4.3.3.4. Minimum and
maximum percentage of total Sodium shall be guaranteed only when total Sodium
exceeds that furnished by the maximum Salt guarantee
4.1.4.3.3.5. Minimum percentage of
Magnesium
4.1.4.3.3.6. Minimum
percentage of Potassium
4.1.4.3.3.7. Minimum Copper in parts per
million (ppm)
4.1.4.3.3.8. Minimum
Selenium in parts per million (ppm)
4.1.4.3.3.9. Minimum Zinc in parts per
million (ppm)
4.1.4.3.3.10. Minimum
Vitamin A, other than precursors of Vitamin A, in International Units per
pound
4.1.4.4.
Required Guarantees for Dairy Formula Feeds
4.1.4.4.1. Animal Classes
4.1.4.4.1.1. Veal Milk Replacer- Milk
Replacer to be fed for veal production.
4.1.4.4.1.2. Herd Milk Replacer- Milk
Replacer to be fed for herd replacement calves.
4.1.4.4.1.3. Starter- Approximately 3 days to
3 months.
4.1.4.4.1.4. Growing
Heifers, Bulls and Dairy Beef
4.1.4.4.1.4.1.
Grower 1-3 months to 12 months of age
4.1.4.4.1.4.2 Grower 2- More than 12 months
of age
4.1.4.4.1.5.
Lactating Dairy Cattle
4.1.4.4.1.6.
Non-Lactating Dairy Cattle
4.1.4.4.2. Guaranteed Analysis for Veal and
Herd Replacement Milk Replacer
4.1.4.4.2.1.
Minimum percentage Crude Protein
4.1.4.4.2.2. Minimum percentage Crude
Fat
4.1.4.4.2.3. Maximum percentage
of Crude Fiber
4.1.4.4.2.4. Minimum
and maximum percentage Calcium
4.1.4.4.2.5. Minimum percentage of
Phosphorus
4.1.4.4.2.6. Minimum
Vitamin A, other than precursors of Vitamin A, in International Units per pound
(if added)
4.1.4.4.3.
Guaranteed Analysis for Dairy Cattle Complete Feeds and Supplements
4.1.4.4.3.1. Minimum percentage of Crude
Protein
4.1.4.4.3.2. Maximum
percentage of Equivalent Crude Protein from Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN) when
added
4.1.4.4.3.3. Minimum
percentage of Crude Fat
4.1.4.4.3.4. Maximum percentage of Crude
Fiber
4.1.4.4.3.5. Maximum
percentage of Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF)
4.1.4.4.3.6. Minimum and maximum percentage
of Calcium
4.1.4.4.3.7. Minimum
percentage of Phosphorus
4.1.4.4.3.8. Minimum Selenium in parts per
million (ppm)
4.1.4.4.3.9. Minimum
Vitamin A, other than precursors of Vitamin A, in International Units per pound
(if added)
4.1.4.4.4.
Required Guaranteed Analysis for Dairy Mixing and Pasture Mineral
4.1.4.4.4.1. Minimum and maximum percentage
of Calcium
4.1.4.4.4.2. Minimum
percentage of Phosphorus
4.1.4.4.4.3. Minimum and maximum percentage
of Salt
4.1.4.4.4.4. Minimum and
maximum percentage of total Sodium shall be guaranteed only when total Sodium
exceeds that furnished by the maximum Salt guarantee
4.1.4.4.4.5. Minimum percentage of
Magnesium
4.1.4.4.4.6. Minimum
percentage of Potassium
4.1.4.4.4.7. Minimum Selenium in parts per
million (ppm)
4.1.4.4.4.8. Minimum
Vitamin A, other than the precursors of Vitamin A, in International Units per
pound
4.1.4.5.
Required Guarantees for Equine Formula Feeds
4.1.4.5.1. Animal Classes
4.1.4.5.1.1. Foal
4.1.4.5.1.2. Mare
4.1.4.5.1.3. Breeding
4.1.4.5.1.4. Maintenance
4.1.4.5.2. Guaranteed Analysis for Equine
Complete Feeds and Supplements (all animal classes)
4.1.4.5.2.1. Minimum percentage of Crude
Protein
4.1.4.5.2.2. Minimum
percentage of Crude Fat
4.1.4.5.2.3. Maximum percentage of Crude
Fiber
4.1.4.5.2.4. Maximum
percentage of Acid Detergent Fiber (ADF)
4.1.4.5.2.5. Maximum percentage of Neutral
Detergent Fiber (NDF)
4.1.4.5.2.6.
Minimum and maximum percentage of Calcium
4.1.4.5.2.7. Minimum percentage of
Phosphorus
4.1.4.5.2.8. Minimum
Copper in parts per million (ppm)
4.1.4.5.2.9. Minimum Selenium in parts per
million (ppm)
4.1.4.5.2.10. Minimum
Zinc in parts per million (ppm)
4.1.4.5.2.11. Minimum Vitamin A, other than
the precursors of Vitamin A, in International Units per pound (if
added)
4.1.4.5.3.
Guaranteed Analysis for Equine Mineral Feeds (all animal classes)
4.1.4.5.3.1. Minimum and maximum percentage
of Calcium
4.1.4.5.3.2. Minimum
percentage of Phosphorus
4.1.4.5.3.3. Minimum and maximum percentage
of Salt (if added)
4.1.4.5.3.4.
Minimum and maximum percentage of Sodium shall be guaranteed only when the
total Sodium exceeds that furnished by the maximum Salt guarantee
4.1.4.5.3.5. Minimum Copper in parts per
million (ppm)
4.1.4.5.3.6. Minimum
Selenium in parts per million (ppm)
4.1.4.5.3.7. Minimum Zinc in parts per
million (ppm)
4.1.4.5.3.8. Minimum
Vitamin A, other than precursors of Vitamin A, in International Units per pound
(if added)
4.1.4.6. Required Guarantees for Goat and
Sheep Formula Feeds
4.1.4.6.1. Animal Classes
4.1.4.6.1.1. Starter
4.1.4.6.1.2. Grower
4.1.4.6.1.3. Finisher
4.1.4.6.1.4. Breeder
4.1.4.6.1.5. Lactating
4.1.4.6.2. Guaranteed Analysis for Goat and
Sheep Complete Feeds and Supplements (all animal classes)
4.1.4.6.2.1. Minimum percentage of Crude
Protein
4.1.4.6.2.2. Maximum
percentage of equivalent crude protein from Non-Protein Nitrogen (NPN) when
added
4.1.4.6.2.3. Minimum
percentage of Crude Fat
4.1.4.6.2.4. Maximum percentage of Crude
Fiber
4.1.4.6.2.5. Minimum and
maximum percentage of Calcium
4.1.4.6.2.6. Minimum percentage of
Phosphorus
4.1.4.6.2.7. Minimum and
maximum percentage of Salt (if added)
4.1.4.6.2.8. Minimum and maximum percentage
of total Sodium shall be guaranteed only when total Sodium exceeds that
furnished by the maximum Salt guarantee
4.1.4.6.2.9. Minimum and maximum Copper in
parts per million (ppm) (if added, or if total copper exceeds 20 ppm)
4.1.4.6.2.10. Minimum Selenium in parts per
million (ppm)
4.1.4.6.2.11. Minimum
Vitamin A, other than precursors of Vitamin A, in International Units per pound
(if added)
4.1.4.7. Required Guarantees for Duck and
Geese Formula Feeds
4.1.4.7.1. Animal Classes
4.1.4.7.1.1. Ducks
4.1.4.7.1.1.1. Starter- 0 to 3 weeks of
age
4.1.4.7.1.1.2. Grower- 3 to 6
weeks of age
4.1.4.7.1.1.3.
Finisher- 6 weeks to market
4.1.4.7.1.1.4. Breeder Developer- 8 to 19
weeks of age
4.1.4.7.1.1.5.
Breeder- 22 weeks to end of lay
4.1.4.7.1.2. Geese
4.1.4.7.1.2.1. Starter- 0 to 4 weeks of
age
4.1.4.7.1.2.2. Grower- 4 to 8
weeks of age
4.1.4.7.1.2.3.
Finisher- 8 weeks to market
4.1.4.7.1.2.4. Breeder Developer-10 to 22
weeks of age
4.1.4.7.1.2.5.
Breeder- 22 weeks to end of lay
4.1.4.7.2. Guaranteed Analysis for Duck and
Geese Complete Feeds and Supplements (for all animal classes)
4.1.4.7.2.1. Minimum percentage of Crude
Protein
4.1.4.7.2.2. Minimum
percentage of Crude Fat
4.1.4.7.2.3. Maximum percentage of Crude
Fiber
4.1.4.7.2.4. Minimum and
maximum percentage of Calcium
4.1.4.7.2.5. Minimum percentage of
Phosphorus
4.1.4.7.2.6. Minimum and
maximum percentage of Salt (if added)
4.1.4.7.2.7. Minimum and maximum percentage
of total Sodium shall be guaranteed only when total Sodium exceeds that
furnished by the maximum Salt guarantee
4.1.4.8. Required Guarantees for Fish
Complete Feeds and Supplements
4.1.4.8.1.
Animal Species shall be declared in lieu of animal class
4.1.4.8.1.1. Trout
4.1.4.8.1.2. Catfish
4.1.4.8.1.3. Species other than trout or
catfish
4.1.4.8.2.
Guaranteed analysis for all Fish Complete Feeds and Supplements
4.1.4.8.2.1. Minimum percentage of Crude
Protein
4.1.4.8.2.2. Minimum
percentage of Crude Fat
4.1.4.8.2.3. Maximum percentage of Crude
Fiber
4.1.4.8.2.4. Minimum
percentage of Phosphorus
4.1.4.9. Required Guarantees for Rabbit
Complete Feeds and Supplements
4.1.4.9.1.
Animal Classes
4.1.4.9.1.1. Grower- 4 to 12
weeks of age
4.1.4.9.1.2.
Breeder-12 weeks of age and over
4.1.4.9.2. Guaranteed analysis for Rabbit
Complete Feeds and Supplements (all animal classes)
4.1.4.9.2.1. Minimum percentage of Crude
Protein
4.1.4.9.2.2. Minimum
percentage of Crude Fat
4.1.4.9.2.3. Minimum and maximum percentage
of Crude Fiber (the maximum crude fiber shall not exceed the minimum by more
than 5.0 units)
4.1.4.9.2.4.
Minimum and maximum percentage of Calcium
4.1.4.9.2.5. Minimum percentage of
Phosphorus
4.1.4.9.2.6. Minimum and
maximum percentage of Salt (if added)
4.1.4.9.2.7. Minimum and maximum percentage
of total Sodium shall be guaranteed only when total Sodium exceeds that
furnished by the maximum Salt guarantee
4.1.4.9.2.8. Minimum Vitamin A, other than
precursors of Vitamin A, in International Units per pound (if added)
4.1.4.10. The required
guarantees of grain mixtures with or without molasses and feeds other than
those described in Part 4.1.4.1 through 4.1.4.9 shall include the following
items, unless exempted in Part 9, in the order listed:
4.1.4.10.1. Animal class(es) and species for
which the product is intended.
4.1.4.10.2. Guaranteed analysis
4.1.4.10.2.1. Minimum percentage Crude
Protein
4.1.4.10.2.2. Maximum or
minimum percentage of equivalent Crude Protein from Non-Protein Nitrogen as
required in Section 5.5.
4.1.4.10.2.3. Minimum percentage of Crude
Fat
4.1.4.10.2.4. Maximum
percentage of Crude Fiber
4.1.4.10.2.5. Minerals in formula feeds, to
include in the following order:
4.1.4.10.2.5.1. Minimum and maximum
percentages of Calcium
4.1.4.10.2.5.2. Minimum percentage of
Phosphorus
4.1.4.10.2.5.3. Minimum
and maximum percentage of Salt (if added)
4.1.4.10.2.5.4. Minimum and maximum
percentage of total Sodium shall be guaranteed only when total Sodium exceeds
that furnished by the maximum Salt guarantee
4.1.4.10.2.5.5. Other Minerals
4.1.4.10.2.6. Minerals in feed
ingredients- as specified by the Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients
published in the 2022 Official Publication of AAFCO.
4.1.4.10.2.7. Vitamins in such terms as
specified in Part 5.3.
4.1.4.10.2.8. Total sugars as invert on dried
molasses products or products being sold primarily for their sugar
content
4.1.4.10.2.9. Viable lactic
acid producing microorganisms for use in silage in terms specified in Part
5.7.
4.1.4.10.2.10. A commercial
feed (e.g. vitamin/mineral premix, base mix, etc.) intended to provide a
specialized nutritional source for use in the manufacture of other feeds, must
state its intended purpose and guarantee those nutrients relevant to such
stated purpose.
4.1.4.11. Exemptions
4.1.4.11.1. A mineral guarantee for feed,
excluding those feeds manufactured as complete feeds and for feed supplements
intended to be mixed with grain to produce a complete feed for swine, poultry,
fish, and veal and herd milk replacers, is not required when:
4.1.4.11.1.1. The feed or feed ingredient is
not intended or represented or does not serve as a principal source of that
mineral to the animal; or
4.1.4.11.1.2. The feed or feed ingredient is
intended for non-food producing animals and contains less than 6.5% total
mineral.
4.1.4.11.2.
Guarantees for vitamins are not required when the commercial feed is neither
formulated for nor represented in any manner as a vitamin supplement.
4.1.4.11.3. Guarantees for crude protein,
crude fat, and crude fiber are not required when the commercial feed is
intended for purposes other than to furnish these substances or they are of
minor significance relating to the primary purpose of the product, such as drug
premixes, mineral or vitamin supplements, and molasses.
4.1.4.11.4. Guarantees for microorganisms are
not required when the commercial feed is intended for a purpose other than to
furnish these substances or they are of minor significance relating to the
primary purpose of the product, and no specific label claims are
made.
4.1.4.11.5. The indication
for animal class(es) and species is not required on single ingredient products
if the ingredient is not intended, represented, or defined for a specific
animal class(es) or species.
4.1.4.11.6. In lieu of a guaranteed analysis
statement, wild bird feed labels may substitute a composition statement that
lists the percentage of each ingredient. Composition statement values are
allowed a variance from the actual value up to 5%.
4.1.5. Feed ingredients,
collective terms for the grouping of feed ingredients, or appropriate
statements as provided under the provisions of Section
35-60-106(1)(e),
C.R.S. of the Colorado Feed Law.
4.1.5.1. The
name of each ingredient listed in descending order of predominance by weight
and as defined in the Official Definitions of Feed Ingredients published in the
Official Publication of AAFCO, common or usual name, or one approved by the
Commissioner.
4.1.5.2. Collective
terms for the grouping of feed ingredients as defined in the Official
Definitions of Feed Ingredients published in the Official Publication of AAFCO,
in lieu of the individual ingredients; provided that:
4.1.5.2.1. When a collective term for a group
of ingredients is used on the label, individual ingredients within that group
shall not be listed on the label.
4.1.5.2.2. The manufacturer shall provide the
feed control official, upon request, with a list of individual ingredients,
within a defined group, that are or have been used at manufacturing facilities
distributing in or into the state.
4.1.6. Directions for use and precautionary
statements or reference to their location if the detailed feeding directions
and precautionary statements required by Parts 8 and 9 appear elsewhere on the
label.
4.1.7. Name and principal
mailing address of the manufacturer or person responsible for distributing the
feed. The principal mailing address shall include the street address, city,
state, zip code. However, the street address may be omitted if it is shown in
the current city directory or telephone directory.
4.1.8. Quantity Statement.
4.1.8.1 Net quantity shall be declared in
terms of weight, liquid measure or count.
4.1.8.2. Net quantity labeled in terms of
weight shall be expressed both in pounds, with any remainder in terms of ounces
or common or decimal fractions of the pound and in appropriate SI metric system
units; or in the case of liquid measure, both in the largest whole unit
(quarts, quarts and pints, or pints, as appropriate) with any remainder in
terms of fluid ounces or common or decimal fractions of the pint or whole quart
and in the appropriate SI metric system units.
4.1.8.3. When the declaration of quantity of
contents by count does not give the adequate information as to the quantity of
feed in the container, it shall be combined with such statement of weight,
liquid measure, or size of the individual units as will provide such
information.
Notes
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