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Notification Detail :: G/TBT/N/USA/2047

Notification No.

Notification Type

Notifying Member

Date of Notification

Final Date for Comments

Days to Final Date

Title

Pet Food Labeling and Licensing Revisions

Objective

Consumer information, labelling (TBT); Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection (TBT)

Product Covered

Pet food labeling; Animal feeding stuffs (ICS code(s): 65.120)

Document Notification

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HSCODE

ICSCODE

65.120 - Animal feeding stuffs

Keywords

Labelling

Specific Regions

Description

Proposed rule - Amends rule to update labeling requirements and clarify language.  This proposal would amend the Labeling and Licensing Requirements of Sections 19025 and 19041 (respectively) of the regulations set forth in Title 17, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) which relate to the Pure Pet Food Act of 1969 (Act). Regarding labeling, the amendment would permit pet food producers who meet the requirements set forth in Section 19025 to use the terms “human grade” and “natural” in describing their processed pet food products, delete unclear and non–specific language related to the term human grade, and incorporate labeling guidelines from the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food Labeling Guide (Labeling Guide). Regarding licensing, the amendment to Section 19041 would align the fees and licensing period noted in the regulations with the fees and licensing period set forth in the Health and Safety Code. Finally, non–substantive changes are also proposed “producers” or a “producer”). Existing regulations set forth in Section 19025 do not address the use of “natural” on a processed pet food label.

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