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| '''(s)''' Labelling means the attribution of any words, particulars, trademarks, brand name, pictorial matter or symbol to a feed by placing this information on any medium like packaging, container, notice, label, document, ring, collar or the internet referring to or accompanying such feed, including for advertising purposes. <br> | | '''(s)''' Labelling means the attribution of any words, particulars, trademarks, brand name, pictorial matter or symbol to a feed by placing this information on any medium like packaging, container, notice, label, document, ring, collar or the internet referring to or accompanying such feed, including for advertising purposes. <br> |
| '''(t)''' Label means any tag, brand, mark, pictorial or descriptive matter, printed, stencilled, marked, embossed, impressed on, or attached to the packaging or the container, of feed. <br> | | '''(t)''' Label means any tag, brand, mark, pictorial or descriptive matter, printed, stencilled, marked, embossed, impressed on, or attached to the packaging or the container, of feed. <br> |
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| From definitions (c) and (d) of Article 3, companion animals such as horses, pet rabbits and (racing) pigeons are considered food-producing animals by the EU Commission and the national authorities of the EU Member States. <br> | | From definitions (c) and (d) of Article 3, companion animals such as horses, pet rabbits and (racing) pigeons are considered food-producing animals by the EU Commission and the national authorities of the EU Member States. <br> |
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| Definition (i) does not provide any recommendation for nutrient levels that would be appropriate for a feed to be considered ‘complete’. FEDIAF’s Nutritional Guidelines list [http://www.fediaf.org/self-regulation/nutrition/ minimum recommended nutrient levels] for commercial pet foods and can be used as a guidance document to determine whether or not a pet food is complete for healthy dogs and cats. | | Definition (i) does not provide any recommendation for nutrient levels that would be appropriate for a feed to be considered ‘complete’. FEDIAF’s Nutritional Guidelines list [http://www.fediaf.org/self-regulation/nutrition/ minimum recommended nutrient levels] for commercial pet foods and can be used as a guidance document to determine whether or not a pet food is complete for healthy dogs and cats. |
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| === Mandatory Declarations === | | === Mandatory Declarations === |
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| FEDIAF code of good labelling practice for pet food: http://www.fediaf.org/self-regulation/labelling/ | | FEDIAF code of good labelling practice for pet food: http://www.fediaf.org/self-regulation/labelling/ |
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| == USA == | | == USA == |