1. A. The label, tag or label invoice accompanying shipments of animal waste products shall contain all information as required by the official feed rules and regulations.

2. B. In addition, it shall include the following information, in the list of guarantees, in the following order, in percentages:

   1. 1. maximum moisture, following fiber guarantee;
   2. 2. maximum ash, following moisture guarantees.

3. C. Special labeling or warnings required, as appropriate:

   1. 1. if the product contains drug residues, then the label shall contain the following statement in boldface type:
   2. 2. if the product contains high levels (25 ppm or greater) of copper, a maximum guarantee of copper and the following statement is required:
   3. 3. if the product derives one-third or more of the guaranteed total crude protein from nonprotein nitrogen sources, the label shall provide adequate directions for safe use of the product and the precautionary statement:

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS DRUG RESIDUES. DO NOT USE WITHIN 15 DAYS OF SLAUGHTER AND DO NOT USE 15 DAYS PRIOR TO OR DURING THE FOOD PRODUCTION PERIOD OF DAIRY ANIMALS AND LAYING HENS.

WARNING: CONTAINS HIGH LEVELS OF COPPER: DO NOT FEED TO SHEEP.

CAUTION: USE ONLY AS DIRECTED.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:1392, 1393, and 1394.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, Feed Commission, LR 11:227 (March 1985).