WAC 16-250-051   Exemptions from the guarantees required in WAC 16-250-052 through 16-250-063.  The following exemptions apply to WAC 16-250-052 through 16-250-063:

     (1) Guarantees for crude protein, crude fat, and crude fiber are not required when:

     (a) The commercial feed is intended for purposes other than to furnish these substances; or

     (b) These substances are insignificant to the primary purpose of the product, such as drug premixes, mineral or vitamin supplements, and molasses.

     (2) A mineral guarantee is not required when the feed or feed ingredient is not intended, represented, or does not serve as a principal source of that mineral to the animal.

     (3) Guarantees for vitamins are not required when the commercial feed is neither formulated for nor represented in any manner as a vitamin supplement.

     (4) Guarantees for microorganisms are not required when:

     (a) The commercial feed is intended for a purpose other than to furnish these substances; or

     (b) These substances are insignificant to the primary purpose of the product, and no specific label claims are made.

     (5) The information on animal class or classes and species is not required on single ingredient products if the ingredient is not intended, represented, or defined for a specific animal class or species.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. 03-23-128, § 16-250-051, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.]