Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section XVII-147 - Labeling RequirementsA. The label, tag or label invoice accompanying shipments of animal waste products shall contain all information as required by the official feed rules and regulations.B. In addition, it shall include the following information, in the list of guarantees, in the following order, in percentages: 1. maximum moisture, following fiber guarantee;2. maximum ash, following moisture guarantees.C. Special labeling or warnings required, as appropriate: 1. if the product contains drug residues, then the label shall contain the following statement in boldface type: WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS DRUG RESIDUES. DO NOT USE WITHIN 15 DAYS OF SLAUGHTER AND DO NOT USE 15 DAYS PRIOR TO OR DURING THE FOOD PRODUCTION PERIOD OF DAIRY ANIMALS AND LAYING HENS.
2. if the product contains high levels (25 ppm or greater) of copper, a maximum guarantee of copper and the following statement is required: WARNING: CONTAINS HIGH LEVELS OF COPPER: DO NOT FEED TO SHEEP.
3. if the product derives one-third or more of the guaranteed total crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen sources, the label shall provide adequate directions for safe use of the product and the precautionary statement: CAUTION: USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.
La. Admin. Code tit. 7, § XVII-147
Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, Feed Commission, LR 11:227 (March 1985).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:1392, 1393, and 1394.