Section 355 IAC 6-2-2 - Label format and labelingAuthority: IC 15-19-7-34
Affected: IC 15-19-7-26; IC 15-19-7-28
Sec. 2.
(a) Pet food and specialty pet food shall be labeled with the following information prescribed in this section:(1) Product name and brand name, if any, on the principal display panel as stipulated in section 3 of this rule.(2) The species of pet or specialty pet for which the food is intended conspicuously designated on the principal display panel.(3) Quantity statement, as defined in Section 6(1) of IC 15-5-13[IC 15-5 was repealed by P.L. 2-2008, SECTION 83, effective July 1, 2008. See IC 15-19-7-26.], on the principal display panel.(4) Guaranteed analysis as stipulated in section 4 of this rule.(5) Ingredient statement as stipulated in section 5(a) of this rule.(6) A statement of nutritional adequacy or purpose if required under section 7 of this rule.(7) Feeding directions if required under section 8 of this rule.(8) Name and address of the manufacturer or distributor as stipulated in section 11 of this rule.(b) When a pet food or specialty pet food enclosed in an outer container or wrapper is intended for retail sale, all required label information shall appear on the outer container or wrapper.(c) A vignette, graphic, or pictorial representation on a pet food or specialty pet food label shall not misrepresent the contents of the package.(d) The use of the word "proven" in connection with a label claim for a pet food or specialty pet food is not permitted unless the claim is substantiated by scientific or other empirical evidence.(e) No statement shall appear upon the label or labeling of a pet food or specialty pet food which makes false or misleading comparisons between that product and any other product.(f) A personal or commercial endorsement is permitted on a pet food or specialty pet food label provided the endorsement is not false or misleading.(g) A statement on a pet food or specialty pet food label stating "Improved", "New", or similar designation shall be substantiated and limited to six (6) months production.(h) A statement on a pet food or specialty pet food label stating preference or comparative attribute claims shall be substantiated and limited to one (1) year production, after which the claim shall be removed or resubstantiated.State Chemist of the State of Indiana; 355 IAC 6-2-2; filed Apr 4, 2002, 9:26 a.m.: 25 IR 2455; readopted filed Nov 12, 2008, 11:24 a.m.: 20081203-IR- 355080677RFAReadopted filed 10/17/2014, 9:27 a.m.: 20141112-IR-355140344RFAReadopted filed 10/26/2020, 10:26 a.m.: 20201125-IR-355200460RFA