Feed Laws and Labeling

1. Feed Laws and Labeling

2. 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.

3. 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”

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. Collective Ingredients • Animal Protein Products 1. Shrimp meal 2. Hydrolyzed hair 3. Hydrolyzed poultry feathers 4. Meat and bone meal 5. All of the above 6. None of the above

15. Collective Ingredients • Forage Products 1. Ground grass 2. Alfalfa meal, dehydrated 3. Soybean hay 4. Brewers rice 5. All of the above

16. Collective Ingredients • Grain products 1. Brewers rice 2. Oats 3. Corn 4. Barley 5. Soybean Meal 6. All of the above

17. Collective Ingredients • Processed Grain By-Products 1. Corn gluten meal 2. Corn gluten feed 3. Buckwheat middlings 4. Rice bran 5. Oat groats 6. Mixed feed oats 7. All of the above

18. Labeling: Guaranteed Analysis • Required based on species • Voluntary nutrients can be added

19. 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

20. GA Requirements for Labeling

21. 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

22. Beef Complete and Supplement Feeds BLUE 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 Statement Grain 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 Lbper 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 City, State, Zip NET WT 50 LB (22.67 Kg)