1. (a) A product which bears handling and storage instructions shall display such instructions under the bolded header “Handling and Storage Instructions:” that is separate and distinct from any feeding directions. A header is not required for small packages with a total printable area less than 40 square inches. If any graphics are used to support handling and storage instructions, the graphics (and only the graphics) on the AAFCO website may be included, with the handling and storage instructions section, as applicable. The graphics with accompanying text shall be obtained from the AAFCO website.
2. (b) The handling and storage instructions, if present, shall be displayed in a conspicuous manner so to render them likely to be read under typical conditions of use. Any use of the handling and storage instructions graphics shall be no smaller than:
3. (1) A panel size of ≤40 in.² has a maximum “with” claim type size of 1/2 inch.
4. (2) A panel size of >40 – ≤100 in.² has a maximum “with” claim type size of 1 inch.
5. (3) A panel size of >100 – ≤400 in.² has a maximum “with” claim type size of 1 3/4 inch.
6. (4) A panel size of >400 in.² has a maximum “with” claim type size of 2 inch.

Added at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-11-25