Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 2 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Division 70 - Plant Industries
Chapter 30 - Feeds
Section 2 CSR 70-30.045 - Suitability
Universal Citation: 2 MO Code of State Regs 70-30.045
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule establishes that a feed is labeled and suitable for a specific animal and class(es) of animal.
(1) The nutritional content of commercial feed shall be indicated by its labeling. Such animal feed, its labeling and intended use must be suitable for the intended purpose of the product.
(2) Commercial 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 committee
on Animal Nutrition of the National Research Council 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 director upon request.
1. An affidavit certifying the feed sponsor
has valid scientific knowledge which assures suitability of the nutritional
content of the feed product shall be submitted to the director only when the
suitability of a product is challenged.
2. Submission of a completed "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 director has reason to believe that such product is not
suitable for its intended use. In such case the director shall have the
authority to conduct a hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act
requiring the feed sponsor to produce sufficient scientific and other evidence
on the product's suitability.
3.
Upon receipt of a completed "Affidavit of Suitability," the feed sponsor may
continue to market the product. When such affidavit is not adequately
submitted, the director may continue to withdraw from distribution the feed 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:
A. The feed
company's name;
B. The feed's
product name;
C. The name and title
of the affiant submitting the document;
D. 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 Science;
E. 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;
F. The date of
submission; and
G. The signature of
the affiant notarized by a certified notary public.
*Original authority 1972, 1993, 1995, 1997.
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