Section 2793 - Non-Protein Nitrogen(a) Feed Grade Biuret (21 CFR 573.220) is predominantly composed of biuret (55 percent minimum) together with related non-toxic nitrogenous compounds resulting from the controlled pyrolysis of urea and subsequent processing. It must contain not less than 35 percent nitrogen (equivalent to 218.7 percent crude protein) with not more than 15 percent nitrogen (equivalent to 93.75 percent crude protein) being from urea. It shall not contain more than 0.5 percent mineral oil. The label of the additive and of any feed additive supplement, feed additive concentrate, feed additive premix, or complete feed prepared therefrom, must contain the following information in addition to any other required information:(1) The name of the additives.(2) The maximum percentage of equivalent crude protein from non-protein nitrogen.(3) Directions for use to provide: The diet be balanced to provide adequate nutrients when equivalent crude protein from all forms of non-protein nitrogen exceed one-third of the total crude protein in the total daily ration. Use only in mixed feeds for ruminants (cattle, sheep and goats).(4) This feed should be used only in accordance with directions furnished on the label.(b) Fermented Ammoniated Condensed Whey (21 CFR 573.450) is the product produced by the Lactobacillus bulgaricus or Lactobacillus delbrueckii fermentation of whey with the addition of ammonia. It must contain 35 percent to 55 percent crude protein and not more than 42 percent equivalent crude protein from non-protein nitrogen. It is to be used as a source of crude protein and non-protein nitrogen for cattle. The label of the additive and of any feed additive supplement, feed additive concentrate or feed additive premix prepared therefrom must contain the following information in addition to any other required information: (1) The name of the additive.(2) The maximum percentage of equivalent crude protein from non-protein nitrogen.(3) Directions for storage and use: Store in closed vented tank equipped for agitation. Agitate five (5) minutes before using. Do not store at temperatures above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). Mix with grain, roughage, or grain and roughage prior to feeding or as a component of free choice liquid feeds, used to supplement the diets of cattle fed other sources of nutrients. Fermented ammoniated condensed whey shall not exceed 80 percent of free choice liquid feed. The maximum equivalent crude protein from fermented ammoniated condensed whey and equivalent crude protein from all other added forms of non-protein nitrogen shall not exceed 30 percent of the dietary crude protein.(4) A prominent statement: "CAUTION -- This feed should be used only in accordance with the directions furnished on the label."(c) Gelatinized Starch-Urea Product is obtained by processing a mixture of finely ground grains or other carbohydrate containing materials with urea under regulated conditions of temperature (250 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit), moisture (15 to 30 percent) and pressure (400 to 500 p.s.i.). It is to be used in the feed of ruminants as a source of protein and/or as the sole source of non-protein nitrogen in an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the total ration. The label of the additive and of any feed additive supplement, feed additive concentrate, or feed additive premix prepared therefrom, must contain the following information in addition to any other required information: (1) The name of the additive.(2) The maximum percentage of equivalent crude protein from non-protein nitrogen.(3) Directions for use to provide not more than 25 percent of the additive in the total ration and a prominent statement: "Warning -- This feed should be used in accordance with the directions furnished on the label."(d) Liquid Starch-Controlled Urea Product is obtained by processing a slurry of finely ground grains or other carbohydrate-containing materials with urea in a hydroheater under regulated conditions of temperature (250 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit), moisture (50 to 70 percent) and pressure (15 to 150 p.s.i.). It is to be used in the feed of ruminants as a source of protein and/or as the sole source of non-protein nitrogen in an amount not to exceed 25 percent of the total ration. The label of the additive and of any feed additive supplement, feed additive concentrate or feed additive premix prepared therefrom, must contain the following information in addition to any other required information: (1) The name of the additive.(2) The maximum percentage of equivalent crude protein from non-protein nitrogen.(3) Directions for use to provide not more than 25 percent of the additive in the total ration and a prominent statement: "WARNING -- This feed should be used only in accordance with the directions furnished on the label."(e) Urea is predominantly urea but may contain other non-toxic nitrogenous compounds which are present as by-products from the commercial synthesis and processing of Urea. It must contain not less than 45 percent nitrogen (equivalent to 281.25 percent crude protein). If it contains less than 45 percent N but 41 percent or more N, it must be designated as "Urea and Conditioner(s)." If the name of the conditioner(s) does not appear in the product name, the ingredient listing must contain the specific name of the conditioner(s). If the Urea and Conditioner(s) contribute more than 0.5 percent conditioner(s) to the mixed feed, the conditioner(s) must be named in the mixed ingredient list.(f) Non-Protein Nitrogen Products defined in other sections of this Article include:(1) Special Purpose Products: Ammoniated Cottonseed Meal, Ammoniated Rice Hulls, Anhydrous Ammonia.(2) Mineral Products: Ammonium Chloride, Ammonium Polyphosphate, Ammonium Sulfate, Diammonium Phosphate, Monoammonium Phosphate.(3) Fermentation Products: Condensed, Extracted Glutamic Acid Fermentation Product, Condensed [Specify] Fermentation Solubles, Dried Fermentation Biomass.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 2793
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 14902, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 14992 and 15011, Food and Agricultural Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 14902, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 14992 and 15011, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. Amendment filed 6-25-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 26).
2. Amendment filed 11-4-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 45).
3. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 8-17-82 (Register 82, No. 34).
4. Amendment filed 1-30-2002; operative 1-30-2002 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(Register 2002, No. 5).
5. Repealer and new section heading and section filed 11-12-2024 as an emergency; operative 11/12/2024 (Register 2024, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-12-2025 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.