8 CCR 1202-7, pt. 11 - Descriptive Terms
11.1. Calorie
Terms 11.1.1. "Light"
11.1.1.1. A dog food
product which bears on its label the terms "light", "lite", "low calorie", or
words of similar designation shall:
11.1.1.1.1. Contain no more than 3100 kcal
ME/kg for products containing less than 20% moisture, no more than 2500 kcal
ME/kg for products containing 20% or more but less than 65% moisture, and no
more than 900 kcal ME/kg for products containing 65% or more moisture;
and
11.1.1.1.2. Include on the
label a calorie content statement:
11.1.1.1.2.1. In accordance with the format
provided in Part 10; and
11.1.1.1.2.2. Which states no more than 3100
kcal ME/kg for products containing less than 20% moisture, no more than 2500
kcal ME/kg for products containing 20% or more but less than 65% moisture, and
no more than 900 kcal ME/kg for products containing 65% or more moisture;
and
11.1.1.1.3. Include
on the label feeding directions which reflect a reduction in calorie intake
consistent with the intended use.
11.1.1.2. A cat food product which bears on
its label the terms "light", "lite", "low calorie", or words of similar
designation shall:
11.1.1.2.1. Contain no more
than 3250 kcal ME/kg for products containing less than 20% moisture, no more
than 2650 kcal ME/kg for products containing 20% or more but less than 65%
moisture, and no more than 950 kcal ME/kg for products containing 65% or more
moisture; and
11.1.1.2.2. Include
on the label a calorie content statement:
11.1.1.2.2.1. In accordance with the format
provided in Part 10; and
11.1.1.2.2.2. Which states no more than 3250
kcal ME/kg for products containing less than 20% moisture, no more than 2650
kcal ME/kg for products containing 20% or more but less than 65% moisture, and
no more than 950 kcal ME/kg for products containing 65% or more moisture;
and
11.1.1.2.3. Include on the
label feeding directions which reflect a reduction in calorie intake consistent
with the intended use.
11.1.2. "Less" or "Reduced Calories"
11.1.2.1. A dog or cat food product which
bears on its label a claim of "less calories", "reduced calories", or words of
similar designation, shall include on the label:
11.1.2.1.1. The name of the product of
comparison and the percentage of calorie reduction (expressed on an equal
weight basis) explicitly stated and juxtaposed with the largest or most
prominent use of the claim on each panel of the label where the term appears;
and
11.1.2.1.2. The comparative
statement printed in type of the same color and style and at least one-half the
type size used in the claim; and
11.1.2.1.3. A calorie content statement in
accordance with the format provided in Part 10; and
11.1.2.1.4. Feeding directions which reflect
a reduction in calories compared to feeding directions for the product of
comparison.
11.1.2.2. A
comparison between products in different categories of moisture content (i.e.,
less than 20%, 20% or more but less than 65%, 65% or more) is
misleading,
11.2. Fat Terms
11.2.1. "Lean"
11.2.1.1. A dog food product which bears on
its label the terms "lean", "low fat", or words of similar designation shall:
11.2.1.1.1. Contain no more than 9% crude fat
for products containing less than 20% moisture, no more than 7% crude fat for
products containing 20% or more but less than 65% moisture, and no more than 4%
crude fat for products containing 65% or more moisture; and
11.2.1.1.2. Include on the product label in
the Guaranteed Analysis:
11.2.1.1.2.1. A
maximum crude fat guarantee immediately following the minimum crude fat
guarantee in addition to the mandatory guaranteed analysis information as
specified in Part 5.1.1; and
11.2.1.1.2.2. A maximum crude fat guarantee
which is no more than 9% crude fat for products containing less than 20%
moisture, no more than 7% crude fat for products containing 20% or more but
less than 65% moisture, and no more than 4% crude fat for products containing
65% or more moisture.
11.2.1.2. A cat food product which bears on
its label the terms "lean", "low fat", or words of similar designation shall:
11.2.1.2.1. Contain a maximum percentage of
crude fat which is no more than 10% crude fat for products containing less than
20% moisture, no more than 8% crude fat for products containing 20% or more but
less than 65% moisture, and no more than 5% crude fat for products containing
65% or more moisture; and
11.2.1.2.2. Include on the product label in
the Guaranteed Analysis:
11.2.1.2.2.1. A
maximum crude fat guarantee immediately following the minimum crude fat
guarantee in addition to the mandatory guaranteed analysis information as
specified in Part 4.1.1; and
11.2.1.2.2.2. A maximum crude fat guarantee
which is no more than 9% crude fat for products containing less than 20%
moisture, no more than 7% crude fat for products containing 20% or more but
less than 65% moisture, and no more than 4% crude fat for products containing
65% or more moisture.
11.2.2. "Less" or "Reduced Fat"
11.2.2.1. A dog or cat food product which
bears on its label a claim of "less fat", "reduced fat", or words of similar
designation, shall include on the label:
11.2.2.1.1. The name of the product of
comparison and the percentage of fat reduction (expressed on an equal weight
basis) explicitly stated and juxtaposed with the largest or most prominent use
of the claim on each panel of the label where the term appears; and
11.2.2.1.2. The comparative statement printed
in type of the same color and style and at least one-half the type size used in
the claim; and
11.2.2.1.3. A
maximum crude fat guarantee in the Guaranteed Analysis immediately following
the minimum crude fat guarantee in addition to the mandatory guaranteed
analysis information as specified in Part 5.1.1
11.2.2.2. A comparison on the label between
products in different categories of moisture content (i.e., less than 20%, 20%
or more but less than 65%, 65% or more) is misleading.
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