WAC 16-252-062
Guarantees for specialty pet food. (1)
All specialty pet food, except for grain mixture specialty pet
food, must be guaranteed as stated in subsections (2) through
(4) of this section. The guarantees must appear on the label
in the order in which they are listed below unless exempted
under WAC 16-252-051.
Note:
Guarantee requirements for grain mixture specialty pet food are stated in WAC 16-252-065.
(2) Guaranteed analysis for all specialty pet food,
except for grain mixture specialty pet food, must include the
following nutrients on the label in the order listed:
(a) Minimum percentage of crude protein;
(b) Minimum percentage of crude fat;
(c) Maximum percentage of crude fiber;
(d) Maximum percentage of moisture;
(e) Maximum percentage of ash if listed;
(f) Minimum and maximum percentages of calcium;
(g) Minimum percentage of phosphorus;
(h) Minimum and maximum percentage of salt (if added);
(i) Minimum and maximum percentage of total sodium must
be guaranteed only when total sodium exceeds that furnished by
the maximum salt guarantee;
(j) Other minerals.
(3) Minerals must be identified and listed consistent
with requirements in WAC 16-252-072.
(4) Vitamins must be identified and listed consistent
with requirements in WAC 16-252-073.
(5) The maximum moisture allowed is seventy-eight percent
or the natural moisture content of the ingredients, whichever
is higher. However, the moisture in products labeled as, and
consisting principally of, items like stew, gravy, sauce,
broth, aspic, juice, or a milk replacer may exceed these
maximum moisture allowances.
(6) The use of commercial, copyrighted brand, or trade
names in the guarantee statement is prohibited.