Pet food and specialty pet food feeding directions

Sec. 25.8. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), dog or cat food, including snacks or treats, labeled as complete and balanced for any or all life stages, as provided in section 25.7(c)(1) of this chapter, except those pet foods labeled in accordance with section 25.7(d) of this chapter, must list feeding directions on the product label. (b) The feeding directions required under subsection (a) must meet all of the following: (1) Be consistent with the intended use indicated in the nutritional adequacy statement unless a limited use or more limited life stage designation is declared elsewhere, for example, adult formula. (2) Be expressed in common terms. (3) Appear prominently on the label. (4) State, at a minimum, "Feed (weight/unit of product) per (weight only) of dog (or cat).". (5) Specify the frequency of feeding. (c) When a dog or cat food is intended for use by or under the supervision or direction of a veterinarian, the statement "Use only as directed by your veterinarian" may be used in lieu of feeding directions. (d) Specialty pet food, including snacks or treats, labeled as complete and balanced for any or all life stages, as provided in section 25.7(a) of this chapter, must list feeding directions on the product label. These feeding directions are adequate to meet the nutrient requirements of the intended species of specialty pet as recommended by the Association of American Feed Control Officials recognized nutritional authority. (e) The feeding directions required under subsection (d) must meet all of the following: (1) Be expressed in common terms. (2) Appear prominently on the label. (3) Specify the frequency of feeding.