Section R. 285.635.1 - Definitions and termsRule 1.
(1) As used in these rules:(a) "AAFCO" means the association of American feed control officials.(b) "Act" means Act No. 120 of the Public Acts of 1975, being S287.521 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.(c) "Director" means the director of the department of agriculture.(d) "Pet" means any domesticated animal normally maintained in or near the household of the owner.(e) "Pet food" means any commercial feed prepared and distributed for consumption by pets.(f) "Principal display panel" is that portion of a label that is most likely to be displayed, presented, shown, or examined under normal and customary conditions for retail sale.(2) Names and definitions for commercial feeds shall be the official definition of feed ingredients adopted by AAFCO, except as the director designates otherwise in specific cases. The terms used in reference to commercial feeds shall be the official feed terms adopted by AAFCO, except as the director designates otherwise in specific cases. The names, definitions, and terms adopted by AAFCO shall be from their annual publication available from their treasurer.Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.635.1