8 CCR 1202-7, pt. 3 - Label Format and Labeling
3.1. Pet food and specialty pet food shall be
labeled with the following information prescribed in this Part:
3.1.1. Product name and brand name, if any,
on the principal display panel as stipulated in Part 4;
3.1.2. The species of pet or specialty pet
for which the food is intended conspicuously designated on the principal
display panel;
3.1.3. Quantity
statement on the principal display panel, which must include net quantity in
terms of weight, liquid measure or count. The net quantity must be labeled in
terms of weight 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.
3.1.3.1.
Net quantity shall be declared in terms of weight, liquid measure or
count.
3.1.3.2. 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.
3.1.3.3. 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.
3.1.4. Guaranteed analysis as stipulated in
Part 5;
3.1.5. Ingredient statement
as stipulated in Part 6.1;
3.1.6. A
statement of nutritional adequacy or purpose if required under Part
8;
3.1.7. Feeding directions if
required under Part 9;
3.1.8. Name
and address of the manufacturer or distributor as stipulated in Part 12;
and
3.1.9. The date of manufacture,
processing, packaging, or repackaging or a code that permits the determination
of the date.
3.2. When a
pet food or specialty pet food enclosed in an outer container or wrapper is
intended for retail sale, all required label information shall appear on the
outer container or wrapper.
3.3. A
vignette, graphic, or pictorial representation on a pet food or specialty pet
food label shall not misrepresent the contents of the package.
3.4. The use of the word "proven" in
connection with a label claim for a pet food or specialty pet food is not
permitted unless the claim is substantiated by scientific or other empirical
evidence.
3.5. No statement shall
appear upon the label or labeling of a pet food or specialty pet food which
makes false or misleading comparisons between that product and any other
product.
3.6. A personal or
commercial endorsement is permitted on a pet food or specialty pet food label
provided the endorsement is not false or misleading.
3.7. A statement on a pet food or specialty
pet food label stating "Improved", "New", or similar designation shall be
substantiated and limited to six- (6) months production.
3.8. A statement on a pet food or specialty
pet food label stating preference or comparative attribute claims shall be
substantiated and limited to one (1) year production, after which the claim
shall be removed or re-substantiated.
3.9. Storage and handling information
statements
3.9.1. Products containing raw
frozen meat and/or poultry for animal consumption must bear a statement, "Keep
Frozen", displayed in a prominent manner on the principal display
panel.
3.9.2. Products containing
raw frozen meat and/or poultry for animal consumption must conspicuously bear
the following statement under a heading "Handling guidelines for safe use" on
the outside of the immediate container:
Some raw food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if mishandled. Follow these instructions for safest use.
1. Keep frozen until ready to use.
2. Thaw in refrigerator or
microwave.
3. Keep raw meat and
poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces, utensils (including
cutting boards, preparation and feeding bowls), hands, and any other items that
touch or contact raw meat or poultry with hot soapy water.
4. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or
discard.
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