California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 2 - Animal Industry
Chapter 4 - Meat Inspection
Subchapter 2 - Rendering and Pet Food
Article 40 - Pet Food
Section 1180.12 - Labeling

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1180.12

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) The immediate and master containers of all fresh or frozen meat, horsemeat, meat food product and meat by-products intended for sale as pet food shall be labeled to show:

(1) The common or usual name of the edible product;

(2) The name and address of the packer or distributor, and when the name of the distributor is shown, it shall be qualified by such terms as "packed for," "distributed by," or "distributors;"

(3) A statement of the net weight of the product;

(4) The establishment number of the establishment in which the product was processed in conjunction with the words "Processed in Establishment No.;"

(5) A statement of ingredients, if the edible product is made up of two or more ingredients. Such ingredients shall be listed by their common or usual names in the order of descending proportion;

(6) The words "Not For Human Food" or other wording required by the Secretary.

(b) Four copies of each label used in licensed establishments shall be submitted to and approved by the Director before they are used.

(c) A product consisting of two or more ingredients shall bear a list of the ingredients, giving the common or usual names of the ingredients arranged in order of their predominance.

(d) Copies of each trade label submitted for approval pursuant to these regulations shall, when the Director requires, be accompanied by a statement showing the kinds and percentages of the ingredients comprising the edible product with respect to which the label is used. Approximate percentages may be given in cases where the percentages of ingredients may vary from time to time, if the limits of variation are stated.

(e) False, deceptive or misleading statements, marks, brands or designs shall not appear on labeling material.

(f) Each vehicle used for the transportation of fresh or frozen pet food, except a vehicle used as a substitute for a vehicle disabled en route, shall be clearly and legibly marked with the name, address and pet food slaughterer or processor's license number in letters not less than four inches in height on the left side of the cab or body.

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