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Commercial Feed and Fertilizer Bureau
   

Pet Food Label Guide - Pet Food


 

1.    Product Name/Brand Name

2.    Name of Species (Dog, Cat, Ferret…) prominently displayed on the front panel.

3.    Guaranteed Analysis

·        Crude Protein (minimum)………… X%

·        Crude Fat (minimum)……………... X%

·        Crude Fiber (maximum)…………... X%

·        Moisture (maximum)…………....... X%

·        Additional Guarantees

4.     Ingredients

List all of the ingredients in descending order (by weight). All ingredients must be printed in the same typeface and size.  Most ingredient names must be listed in the Association of American Feed Control Officials Official Publication.  If you are not sure if the ingredients in your product are listed in this publication, please call our office and we will assist you.  Phone number: 515-281-8603 or email sherry.roberts@iowaagriculture.gov

      5. Statement of Nutritional Adequacy

      6. Feeding Directions   

     7. Name and Address of the Manufacturer or Distributor  

  

     Name of business, street address, city, state, and zip code

     Street address may be omitted if it appears in the local phone directory.

     8. Quantity Statement

    Standard units (with Metric units in parentheses) listed on the front display panel

    Example- Net weight 50 lbs (22.68 kg)

 

 
   

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