Texas Administrative Code
Title 4 - AGRICULTURE
Part 3 - TEXAS FEED AND FERTILIZER CONTROL SERVICE/OFFICE OF THE TEXAS STATE CHEMIST
Chapter 63 - PET FOOD
Section 63.9 - Statement of Caloric Content
Universal Citation: 4 TX Admin Code ยง 63.9
Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024
(a) The label of a dog or cat food shall bear a statement of caloric content, provided:
(1) the statement shall be separate and
distinct from the "Guaranteed Analysis" and shall appear under the heading
"Caloric Content";
(2) the
statement shall be measured in terms of metabolizable energy (ME) on as fed
basis and must be expressed as "kilocalories per kilogram" ("kcal/kg") of
product, and as kilocalories per familiar household measure (e.g., cans, cups);
or unit of product (e.g. treats or pieces); and
(3) an affidavit shall accompany the request
for label review substantiating that the caloric content was determined:
(A) by calculation using the following
"Modified Atwater" formula: ME (kcal/kg) = 10 {(3.5 x CP) + (8.5 x CF) + (3.5 x
NFE)} where CP = % crude protein as fed, CF = % crude fat as fed, NFE = %
nitrogen-free extract (carbohydrate) as fed and the percentages of CP and CF
are the averages values of these components in the product as determined by
sound scientific methods, such as, but not limited to scientifically accurate
calculations made from the formula of the product or upon chemical analysis of
the product. The NFE is calculated as the difference between 100 and the sum of
CP, CF, and the percentages of crude fiber, moisture and ash (determined in the
same manner as CP and CF); or
(B)
in accordance with a testing procedure established by the Association of
American Feed Control Officials.
(4) An affidavit shall be provided upon
request of the Service, substantiating that the calorie content was determined
by:
(A) regulation PF9 (a)(3)A in which case
the summary data used in the calculation shall be included in the affidavit;
or
(B) regulation PF(a)(3)B in
which case the summary data used in the determination of calorie content shall
accompany the affidavit.
(5) the calorie content statement shall
appear as one of the following:
(A) the
heading "Calorie Content" on the label or other labeling shall be followed
parenthetically by the word "calculated" when the calorie content is determined
in accordance with Regulation PF9(a)(3)A; or
(B) the heading "Calorie Content" on the
label or other labeling shall be followed parenthetically by the word "fed"
when the calorie content is determined in accordance with Regulation
PF9(a)(3)B.
(b) Comparative claims shall not be false, misleading, or given undue emphasis and shall be based on the same methodology for the products compared.
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