(a) All canned pet food shall comply with the following analysis:
(1) Crude protein content--a minimum of 7 ½ percent
(2) Crude fat content--a minimum of 2 percent
(3) Crude fiber content--a maximum of 1 ½ percent
(4) Moisture content--a maximum of 78 percent or the natural moisture content of the constituent ingredients of the product, whichever is greater.
(b) All semi-moist pet food shall comply with the following analysis:
(1) Crude protein content--a minimum of 12 percent
(2) Crude fat content--a minimum of 5 percent
(3) Crude fiber content--a maximum of 5 percent
(4) Moisture content--a maximum of 65 percent
(c) All dry pet food shall comply with the following analysis:
(1) Crude protein content--a minimum of 18 percent
(2) Crude fat content--a minimum of 4 percent
(3) Crude fiber content--a maximum of 10 percent
(4) Moisture content--a maximum of 18 percent
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 208 and 27040(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 27033 and 27040, Health and Safety Code.
1. Editorial correction adding Note filed 4-13-84 (Register 84, No. 15).
This database is current through 6/21/24 Register 2024, No. 25.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 19010, 17 CA ADC § 19010
