Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 21 - Agriculture and Land Stewardship Department
Chapter 41 - Commercial Feed
Rule 21-41.5 - Suitability
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 21-41.5
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) The nutritional content of Cornmercial feed shall be as purported or is represented to possess by its labeling. Such animal feed, its labeling and intended use must be suitable for the intended purpose of the product.
(2) Cornmercial feeds for swine, poultry, and fish, and milk replacer for veal calves and herd replacement calves, when fed according to directions, must meet the nutritional requirements established by:
a. The Cornmittee on animal nutrition of the
National Research Coimcil of the National Academy of Sciences, or
b. A signed affidavit attesting to the
nutritional adequacy of the feed based upon valid scientific evidence. Such
affidavit shall be submitted to the secretary upon request.
(1) An affidavit certifying the feed sponsor
has valid scientific knowledge which ensures suitability of the nutritional
content of the feed product shall be submitted to the secretary only when the
suitability of a product is challenged.
(2) Submission of a Cornpleted "Affidavit of
Suitability" shall serve as proof of suitability and therefore the feed sponsor
shall not be required to provide scientific information nor any reference
thereto unless the secretary has reason to believe that such product is not
suitable for its intended use. In such case the secretary shall have the
authority to conduct a hearing pursuant to 21-subrule 2.2(5), Iowa
Administrative Code, requiring the feed sponsor to produce sufficient
scientific and other evidence of the product's suitability.
(3) Upon receipt of a Cornpleted "Affidavit
of Suitability," the feed sponsor may continue to market the product. When such
affidavit is not adequately submitted, the secretary may continue to withdraw
the feed from distribution and order its removal from the marketplace as well
as all other feeds manufactured or distributed under the same product
name.
(4) The affidavit of
suitability shall contain the following information:
1. The feed Cornpany's name;
2. The feed's product name;
3. The name and title of the affiant
submitting the document;
4. The
statement that the affiant has knowledge of the nutritional content of the
listed feed product and is familiar with the nutritional requirements for the
animal species and animal class(es) for which the product is intended as
established by the National Research Council of the National Academy of
Sciences;
5. The statement that the
affiant has knowledge of valid scientific evidence that supports the
suitability of the product for the intended animal species and animal class(es)
for which the feed is intended;
6.
The date of submission; and
7. The
signature of the affiant notarized by a certified notary public.
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