1. (a) On or before the date of the first delivery of a load, each person that manufactures or prepares a custom formula feed for another person shall furnish to the purchaser either a label that meets the conditions of Section 2694 or the following information on an invoice or other document furnished to the purchaser:

   1. (1) A numbered invoice or an attached document stating the date of sale and formula number.

   2. (2) A guaranteed analysis stating the following:

      1. (A) Crude Protein, minimum percent.
      2. (B) Equivalent Crude Protein from Non-Protein Nitrogen, maximum (If Present) percent.
      3. (C) Crude Fat, minimum percent.
      4. (D) Crude Fiber, maximum percent.
      5. (E) Ash, maximum percent.
      6. (F) Maximum percentage of sodium, if more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of sodium is present.
      7. (G) In the case of any formula feed which contains more than nine percent ash, the minimum and maximum percentage of calcium (Ca), minimum percentage of phosphorus (P) and the maximum percentage of sodium (if present).
   3. (3) The recognized official name and percent or pounds of each ingredient and if any formula feed is used, the percent or pounds of the formula feed.
   4. (4) If a formula feed is used, the label for the formula feed meeting the requirements of section 2694 must be attached to the numbered invoice.
   5. (5) A custom formula feed that contains a drug must be accompanied by all information required in section 2701 with each delivery.
2. (b) The shipping document that accompanies each subsequent delivery shall provide a label which meets the terms of section 2694, or shall plainly and prominently show the original custom formula feed in the following manner: “Ingredient listings and guarantee of analysis accompanying formula number ( ) applies to this delivery.” The shipping document must also contain the name, address and telephone number of the purchaser. Whenever any change is made in the composition of the custom formula feed the purchaser shall be supplied with a newly numbered formula showing the required information on or before the date of the first delivery. Upon request, the manufacturer must provide the above documentation as required by the director.
3. (c) The seller shall retain a copy of each formula for any custom formula feed for one year subject to inspection by the director. No two formulas issued in one calendar year shall bear the same number.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 14902, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 14992(e), 14993 and 14994, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. Editorial correction of Note filed 8-17-82 (Register 82, No. 34).

2. Amendment of section filed 9-10-91; operative 10-10-91 (Register 92, No. 2).

3. Amendment of subsections (a)(1), (a)(2)(a), (a)(2)(f) and (a)(2)(g) filed 7-17-97; operative 8-16-97 (Register 97, No. 29).

4. Amendment of article heading, section heading and subsections (a), (a)(5) and (b)-(c) filed 7-18-2024; operative 10-1-2024 (Register 2024, No. 29).

5. Relettering of subsections (a)(2)(a)-(g) as (a)(2)(A)-(G), amendment of redesignated subsections (a)(2)(A)-(E) and (a)(3) 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.

6. Relettering of subsections (a)(2)(a)-(g) as (a)(2)(A)-(G), amendment of redesignated subsections (a)(2)(A)-(E) and (a)(3) refiled 5-12-2025 as an emergency; operative 5-12-2025 (Register 2025, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-6-2025 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

7. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-12-2025 order Certificate of Compliance as to 5-12-2025 order, including amendment of subsection (a), transmitted to OAL 6-10-2025 and filed 7-1-2025; amendments effective 7-1-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 27).