8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1202-7, pt. 9
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Part 9 - Feeding Directions9.1. Dog or cat food, including snacks or treats, labeled as complete and balanced for any or all life stages, as provided in Part 8.3.1, except those pet foods labeled in accordance with Part 8.4, shall list feeding directions on the product label. These directions shall be consistent with the intended use(s) indicated in the nutritional adequacy statement, unless a limited use or more limited life stage designation is declared elsewhere (e.g., "adult formula"). These directions shall be expressed in common terms and shall appear prominently on the label. Feeding directions shall, at a minimum, state "Feed (weight/unit of product) per (weight only) of dog (or cat)". The frequency of feeding shall also be specified.9.2. When a dog or cat food is intended for use by or under the supervision or direction of a veterinarian, the statement: "Use only as directed by your veterinarian" may be used in lieu of feeding directions.9.3. Specialty pet food, including snacks or treats, labeled as complete and balanced for any or all life stages, as provided in Part 8.1, shall list feeding directions on the product label. These feeding directions shall be adequate to meet the nutrient requirements of the intended species of specialty pet as recommended by the AAFCO-Recognized Nutritional Authority. These directions shall be expressed in common terms and shall appear prominently on the label. The frequency of feeding shall also be specified.38 CR 05, March 10, 2015, effective 3/30/201539 CR 05, March 10, 2016, effective 3/30/201639 CR 23, December 10, 2016, effective 12/30/201640 CR 20, October 25, 2017, effective 11/30/201743 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/202045 CR 22, November 25, 2022, effective 12/15/2022