1. (a) The guaranteed analysis must be listed in the following order and format unless otherwise specified in this chapter:

   1. (1) A pet food or specialty pet food label must list the following required guarantees:

      1. (A) Minimum percentage of crude protein.
      2. (B) Minimum percentage of crude fat.
      3. (C) Maximum percentage of crude fat, if required by section 28.1 of this chapter.
      4. (D) Maximum percentage of crude fiber.
      5. (E) Maximum percentage of moisture.
      6. (F) Additional guarantees must follow moisture.
   2. (2) When ash is listed in the guaranteed analysis on a pet food or specialty pet food label, it must be guaranteed as a maximum percentage and must immediately follow moisture.
   3. (3) A dog or cat food label must list other required or voluntary guarantees in the same order and units of the nutrients in the Association of American Feed Control Officials dog (or cat) food nutrient profiles. Guarantees for substances not listed in the Association of American Feed Control Officials dog (or cat) food nutrient profiles, or not otherwise provided for in this chapter, must immediately follow the listing of the recognized nutrients and must be accompanied by an asterisk referring to the disclaimer "Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the Association of American Feed Control Officials dog (or cat) food nutrient profiles.". The disclaimer must appear immediately after the last guarantee in the same size type as the guarantees.
   4. (4) A specialty pet food label must list other required or voluntary guarantees as required by section 26.3(k) of this chapter.
2. (b) The sliding scale method of expressing a guaranteed analysis on a pet food or specialty pet food label (for example, "Minimum crude protein 15-18%") is prohibited.

3. (c) The label of a pet food or a specialty pet food that is formulated as and represented to be a mineral supplement must include minimum guarantees for all minerals from sources declared in the ingredient statement:

   1. (1) established by an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile, expressed as the element in units specified in the nutrient profile; or

   2. (2) expressed as the element in units specified in section 26.6(b) of this chapter when no species specific nutrient profile has been recognized by Association of American Feed Control Officials.

      Mineral guarantees required by this subsection may be expressed in milligrams per unit, for example, tablets, capsules, granules, or liquids, consistent with those employed in the quantity statement and directions for use, and a weight equivalent, for example, one (1) fluid ounce equals twenty-eight (28) grams, for liquid products.

4. (d) The label of a pet food or a specialty pet food that is formulated as and represented to be a vitamin supplement must include minimum guarantees for all vitamins from sources declared in the ingredient statement:

   1. (1) established by an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile, expressed in units specified in the nutrient profile; or

   2. (2) expressed in units specified in section 26.6(b) of this chapter when no species specific nutrient profile has been recognized by Association of American Feed Control Officials.

      Vitamin guarantees required by this subsection may be expressed in approved units, for example, IU, mg, g, per unit, tablets, capsules, granules, or liquids, consistent with those employed in the quantity statement and directions for use, and a weight equivalent, for example, one (1) fluid ounce equals twenty-eight (28) grams, for liquid products.

5. (e) When the label of a pet food or specialty pet food includes a comparison of the nutrient content of the food with levels established by an Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile, such as a table of comparison, a percentage, or any other designation referring to an individual nutrient or all of the nutrient levels, the following apply:

   1. (1) The product must meet the Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile.
   2. (2) The statement of comparison must be preceded by a statement that the product meets the Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized profile. However, the statement that the product meets the Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutrient profile is not required if the nutritional adequacy statement as per section 25.7(a)(1) or 25.7(b)(2)(A) of this chapter appears elsewhere on the product label.
   3. (3) The statement of comparison of the nutrient content constitute a guarantee but need not be repeated in the guaranteed analysis.
   4. (4) The statement of comparison may appear on the label separate and apart from the guaranteed analysis.
6. (f) The maximum moisture declared on a pet food or specialty pet food label must not exceed seventy-eight percent (78%) or the natural moisture content of the ingredients, whichever is higher. However, pet food and specialty pet food, such as those consisting principally of stew, gravy, sauce, broth, aspic, juice, or a milk replacer, and that are so labeled, may contain moisture in excess of seventy-eight percent (78%).
7. (g) Guarantees for crude protein, crude fat, and crude fiber are not required when the pet food or specialty pet food is intended for purposes other than to furnish these substances or they are of minor significance relative to the primary purpose of the product, such as a mineral or vitamin supplement.
8. (h) Guarantees for microorganisms and enzymes must be stated in the format as stipulated in sections 26.6(g) and 26.6(h) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.16-2026, SEC.33.