Feed Laws and Labeling

Appreciating the legal aspects of feed manufacturing

• Manufacture and distribution of commercial feeds are regulated primarily through respective State Departments of Agriculture in accordance with each State’s laws.

AAFCOAssociation of American Feed Control Officials

Purpose: “Provide a mechanism, for developing and implementing uniform and equitable laws,

regulations, standards, definitions, and enforcement policies for regulating the manufacture, labeling,

distribution and sale of animal feeds; resulting in safe, effective, and useful feeds. The Association thereby promotes new ideas and innovative procedures and

urges their adoption by member agencies, for uniformity”

Functions of Feed RegulationsDefined by AAFCO

• Provide protection for the consumer as well s the regulated industry.

• Safeguard the health of man and animals. • Provide a structure for orderly commerce.

Uniform State Feed BillModel Bill

• Officially adopted by AAFCO• Guideline for respective states – published

annually• www.aafco.org• Endorsed by:

– American Feed Industry Association– National Grain and Feed Association– Pet Food Institute

Registration

• Every manufacturer must register each facility in the state.

• Must register commercial feeds. • Registration forms are obtained from FDA. • Will need additional forms if drugs are

included as additives. • Fees are assessed by tonnage distributed

Labeling

• Required for all commercial feed products– Identify the product– Inform the user of the nature of the product– Inform the user of the intended purpose– Provide instruction on how to use the product– Convey particular precautions

LABELING REGULATIONS

• Regulations specify

– minimum information provided on the label

– optional information that can be included

– information prohibited from being put on the label of a feed product.

– Unsubstantiated performance claims can be as misleading as unsubstantiated nutrient claims.

– Labels must be affixed to bags of feed (except custom)

LABELING REGULATIONS• Minor differences exist from state to state,

but feed labels generally contain the following:

– Product Name

– Purpose statement.

– Guaranteed analysis.

– List of ingredients.

– Directions for use.

– Warnings, if any.

– Name and address of manufacturer.– Net weight.

LABELING REGULATIONS

• Labeling must also direct proper use of the product = Purpose Statement

– Must contain the specific species and physiological stage if appropriate

• Swine – Grower 44 – 110 pounds

• Pasture extender for beef cattle

– Directions may be as simple as naming the species for which the feed is intended.

– Or could provide a lengthy explanation as to how the feed should be fed.

LABELING REGULATIONS

• Custom feeds (prepared for a specific customer) are to be accompanied by a label, delivery slip, or other shipping document containing :– Name & address of the manufacturer.

– Name & address of the purchaser; Date of delivery.

– Product name & brand name, if any.

– Net weight of each ingredient used in the mixture.

– Adequate directions for use of feeds containingdrugs or other ingredients to ensure their safe use.

– Such precautionary statements as are necessaryfor safe and effective use of the feed.

LABELING REGULATIONSIngredient Lists

• Ingredients to be listed in order of amount.

– Starting with the item in highest concentration, and continuing with those found in smaller quantities.

• Names of ingredients must be official registered names as defined by AAFCO.

• No reference to quality or grade shall appear.

Collective Term Ingredients

• Often used to prevent registration of each new product when grain nutrient concentrations change.

• Allows companies flexibility and economical savings. • Recognize a general classification of ingredient origin,

which provide a similar function, but do not imply equivalent nutritional value

• Official terms include: Animal protein products, forage products, grain products, plant protein products, processed grain by-products, roughage products, molasses products

Collective Ingredients

• Animal Protein Products1. Shrimp meal2. Hydrolyzed hair3. Hydrolyzed poultry feathers4. Meat and bone meal5. All of the above6. None of the above

Collective Ingredients

• Forage Products1. Ground grass2. Alfalfa meal, dehydrated3. Soybean hay4. Brewers rice5. All of the above

Collective Ingredients

• Grain products1. Brewers rice2. Oats3. Corn4. Barley5. Soybean Meal6. All of the above

Collective Ingredients

• Processed Grain By-Products1. Corn gluten meal2. Corn gluten feed3. Buckwheat middlings4. Rice bran5. Oat groats6. Mixed feed oats7. All of the above

Labeling: Guaranteed Analysis

• Required based on species • Voluntary nutrients can be added

Swine GA Requirements

• Crude Protein = Minimum %• Lysine = Minimum %• Crude fat = Minimum %• Crude fiber = Maximum %• Calcium = Minimum & Maximum %• Phosphorus = Minimum %• Salt = Minimum & Maximum %• Selenium = Minimum ppm• Zinc = Minimum ppm

GA Requirements for Labeling

Label Standard Format

Non Medicated Feed• Brand & Product Name• Purpose statement• Guaranteed analysis• List of ingredients• Directions for use (including

any warning or caution statements)

• Name and address of manufacturer

• Quantity statement

Medicated Feed• Brand & Product Name• The word “medicated”• Purpose statement• Drug purpose statement• Guaranteed analysis• List of ingredients• Directions for use (including any

warning or caution statements)

• Name and address of manufacturer

• Quantity statement

Beef Complete and Supplement FeedsBLUE BIRD BEEF FEED

Pasture Extender for Beef Cattle

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude protein (Min) 12%(This includes not more than 2.9% equivalent crude protein from non-protein nitrogen)

Crude fat (Min) 2.0%Crude fiber (Max) 10.0%Calcium (Min) 0.5%Calcium (Max) 1.0%Phosphorus (Min) 0.5%Salt (Min) 11.0%Salt (Max) 13.2%Potassium (Min) 0.4%Vitamin A (Min) 10,000 IU/Lb

Ingredient StatementGrain products, plant protein products, molasses products, urea, mineral pre-mix, vitamin A supplement, Vitamin E supplement

Feeding Directions = Self-feed to beef cattle on pasture. Feed 4 – 6 Lb per head per day as a pasture extender.

Caution = Use as directed. Observe cattle daily and monitor intake. Do not feed additional salt.

Manufactured by: Blue Bird Feed Mill

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NET WT 50 LB (22.67 Kg)