Nonnutritive inert ingredients shall not be used in commercial feeds with the following exceptions:
- (1) Customer-formula feeds may contain such ingredients at the customer’s request.
- (2) Charcoal may be used provided the percentage is declared on the label when more than 1% is present.
- (3) Grit may be used in poultry feeds, provided the percentage is declared on the label.
- (4) Kaolin, talc and similar materials may be used for anti-caking purposes, provided the percentage is shown on the label when more than 1% is present.
- (5) Mineral oil, petroleum jelly, petrolatum and similar materials may be used as a dust control agent in mineral mixtures, provided the total of all such materials will not exceed 3% in the mineral mixture and will not exceed 0.06% in the total ration.
- (6) Bentonite, furfural residue and other pelleting aids may be used, provided the percentage is declared on the label.
- (7) Vermiculite may be used, provided the percentage is declared on the label.
- (8) Microcrystalline wax, gelatin, pectin and similar vitamin carriers may be used where appropriate.
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 580.036(2) FS. Law Implemented 580.031, 580.051(1)(d), (f), 580.071(1), (3), 580.081, 580.112 FS. History‒New 12-30-70, Formerly 5E-3.09.