Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 20-54 - Agricultural Resource Management
Chapter ATCP 42 - Commercial Feed
Subchapter V - Dog and Cat Food
Section ATCP 42.28 - Labeling required
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 42.28
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) GENERAL. Except as provided under sub. (2), a dog or cat food shall be clearly and conspicuously labeled with all of the following information so that the information is readily visible and legible to the purchaser:
(a) The words "Dog
Food" or "Cat Food", or other words which clearly identify the product as dog
or cat food. These words shall appear on the principal display panel of the dog
or cat food package.
(b) The
product name and the brand name if any.
(c) A guaranteed analysis as required under
s.
ATCP 42.30.
(d)
An ingredient statement as required under s.
ATCP 42.32.
(e)
The information required under s.
ATCP 42.34 if the dog or cat food contains any
drug.
(f) A statement of
nutritional adequacy, if required under s.
ATCP 42.36.
(g)
The name and principal mailing address of the manufacturer or distributor
responsible for distributing the dog or cat food, as required for other
commercial feed under s.
ATCP 42.18(1).
(h) A declaration of net quantity, as
required for other commercial feed under s.
ATCP 42.20. The declaration of net quantity shall appear on
the principal display panel of the dog or cat food package.
(i) Feeding instructions, if required under
s.
ATCP 42.38.
(2) EXEMPTION. Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following:
(a) A custom-mixed
dog or cat food labeled according to subch. IV.
(b) Pet chews, bones, toys or exercisers made
of rawhide, wood or man-made material, whether flavored or unflavored, unless
the manufacturer or distributor claims that the product is intended for use as
a dog or cat food or that it provides anything of nutritional value to a dog or
cat.
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