1. (a) Ingredient sources of non-protein nitrogen such as Urea, DiAmmonium Phosphate, Ammonium Polyphosphate Solution, Ammonium Sulfate, or other basic non-protein nitrogen ingredients defined by regulation shall be guaranteed as follows:

   1. (1) Minimum percentage of Nitrogen.
   2. (2) Minimum percentage of Equivalent Crude Protein from Non-Protein Nitrogen.
2. (b) Formula feed containing non-protein nitrogen products shall be labeled as follows: The maximum percent of equivalent crude protein from non-protein nitrogen shall appear immediately below the guarantee for the minimum percent of crude protein.

3. (c) If the commercial feed, including liquid feed, contains more than 8.75 percent equivalent crude protein from all forms of non-protein nitrogen, or if the equivalent crude protein from all forms of non-protein nitrogen exceeds one-third of the total crude protein, the label shall bear a warning statement followed by feeding directions for the safe use of the feed.

   1. (1) The warning statement shall be in prominent bold type against a contrasting background: WARNING EXCESSIVE CONSUMPTION MAY RESULT IN ADVERSE TOXIC REACTION USE ONLY AS DIRECTED
   2. (2) Directions for use must be stated in a manner that when followed correctly will prevent toxic reaction from over-consumption.
   3. (3) The directions shall include the following: Consumption should be carefully controlled until animals become adjusted to the feed. Additional care should be exercised with starved, stressed or debilitated animals.
   4. (4) Recommended daily intake levels shall be given, as well as the statement that all manufacturer's directions for use must be followed carefully.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 14902, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 14992(d) and (f), Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 11-4-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 45).

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

3. New subsections (b)-(b)(2), subsection relettering, and amendment of newly designated subsections (c) and (d) filed 7-17-97; operative 8-16-97 (Register 97, No. 29).

4. Repealer of subsection (a), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (b)-(c) 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 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-12-2025 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

5. Repealer of subsection (a), subsection relettering and amendment of newly designated subsections (b)-(c) 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.

6. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-12-2025 order, including amendment of section, 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).