LegalizeFeeding Stuffs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 |
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| Particular nutritional purpose | Essential nutritional characreristics | Species or category of animal | Labelling declarations | Recommended length of time for use | Other provisions |
| 1 If appropriate, the manufacturer may also recommend use of temporary renal insufficiency | 1 If appropriate, the manufacturer may also recommend use of temporary renal insufficiency | 1 If appropriate, the manufacturer may also recommend use of temporary renal insufficiency | 1 If appropriate, the manufacturer may also recommend use of temporary renal insufficiency | 1 If appropriate, the manufacturer may also recommend use of temporary renal insufficiency | 1 If appropriate, the manufacturer may also recommend use of temporary renal insufficiency |
| 2 If the feeding stutf is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks | 2 If the feeding stutf is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks | 2 If the feeding stutf is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks | 2 If the feeding stutf is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks | 2 If the feeding stutf is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks | 2 If the feeding stutf is recommended for temporary renal insufficiency the recommended period for use shall be two to four weeks |
| 3 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose | 3 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose | 3 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose | 3 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose | 3 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose | 3 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose |
| 1 In the Case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose | 1 In the Case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose | 1 In the Case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose | 1 In the Case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose | 1 In the Case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose | 1 In the Case of feeding stuffs for cats. “feline lower urinary tract disease” or “feline urological syndrome-F.U.S.” may complete the particular nutritional purpose |
| 2 In the case of feeding stuffs for a particular intolerance reference to the specific intolerance can replace “ingredient and nutrient” | 2 In the case of feeding stuffs for a particular intolerance reference to the specific intolerance can replace “ingredient and nutrient” | 2 In the case of feeding stuffs for a particular intolerance reference to the specific intolerance can replace “ingredient and nutrient” | 2 In the case of feeding stuffs for a particular intolerance reference to the specific intolerance can replace “ingredient and nutrient” | 2 In the case of feeding stuffs for a particular intolerance reference to the specific intolerance can replace “ingredient and nutrient” | 2 In the case of feeding stuffs for a particular intolerance reference to the specific intolerance can replace “ingredient and nutrient” |
| 1 The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with the reference “exocrine pancreatic insufficiency” | 1 The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with the reference “exocrine pancreatic insufficiency” | 1 The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with the reference “exocrine pancreatic insufficiency” | 1 The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with the reference “exocrine pancreatic insufficiency” | 1 The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with the reference “exocrine pancreatic insufficiency” | 1 The manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with the reference “exocrine pancreatic insufficiency” |
| 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. the manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidnsis” | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. the manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidnsis” | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. the manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidnsis” | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. the manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidnsis” | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. the manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidnsis” | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for cats. the manufacturer may complete the particular nutritional purpose with a reference to “Feline hepatic lipidnsis” |
| 2 The term “ketosis” may be replaced by “acetonaemia” | 2 The term “ketosis” may be replaced by “acetonaemia” | 2 The term “ketosis” may be replaced by “acetonaemia” | 2 The term “ketosis” may be replaced by “acetonaemia” | 2 The term “ketosis” may be replaced by “acetonaemia” | 2 The term “ketosis” may be replaced by “acetonaemia” |
| 3 The manufacturers may also recommend the use for ketosis recuperation | 3 The manufacturers may also recommend the use for ketosis recuperation | 3 The manufacturers may also recommend the use for ketosis recuperation | 3 The manufacturers may also recommend the use for ketosis recuperation | 3 The manufacturers may also recommend the use for ketosis recuperation | 3 The manufacturers may also recommend the use for ketosis recuperation |
| 4 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows | 4 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows | 4 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows | 4 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows | 4 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows | 4 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows |
| 5 In the case of feeding stuffs for ewes | 5 In the case of feeding stuffs for ewes | 5 In the case of feeding stuffs for ewes | 5 In the case of feeding stuffs for ewes | 5 In the case of feeding stuffs for ewes | 5 In the case of feeding stuffs for ewes |
| 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows: “maximum two months from the start of lactation” | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows: “maximum two months from the start of lactation” | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows: “maximum two months from the start of lactation” | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows: “maximum two months from the start of lactation” | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows: “maximum two months from the start of lactation” | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows: “maximum two months from the start of lactation” |
| 2 Indicate the category of ruminants concerned | 2 Indicate the category of ruminants concerned | 2 Indicate the category of ruminants concerned | 2 Indicate the category of ruminants concerned | 2 Indicate the category of ruminants concerned | 2 Indicate the category of ruminants concerned |
| 1 In the case of feeding stuffs specially prepared to meet the specific conditions of very old animals (easily digestible ingredients) a reference to “old animals” shall complete the indication of the species of category of animal | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs specially prepared to meet the specific conditions of very old animals (easily digestible ingredients) a reference to “old animals” shall complete the indication of the species of category of animal | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs specially prepared to meet the specific conditions of very old animals (easily digestible ingredients) a reference to “old animals” shall complete the indication of the species of category of animal | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs specially prepared to meet the specific conditions of very old animals (easily digestible ingredients) a reference to “old animals” shall complete the indication of the species of category of animal | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs specially prepared to meet the specific conditions of very old animals (easily digestible ingredients) a reference to “old animals” shall complete the indication of the species of category of animal | 1 In the case of feeding stuffs specially prepared to meet the specific conditions of very old animals (easily digestible ingredients) a reference to “old animals” shall complete the indication of the species of category of animal |
| Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency[^f01021] | Low level of phosphorus and restricted level of protein but of high quality | Dogs and cats | — Protein source(s) — Calcium — Phosphorus — P'olassium — Sodium — Content of essential fatty acids (if added) | Initially uf to 6 months[^f01022] | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a vetinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” Indicate in the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.” |
| Dissolution of struvite stones[^f01023] | — Urine acidifying properties, low level of magnesium, and restricted level of protein but of high quality | Dogs | — Protein source(s) — Calcium — Phosphorus — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur — Urine acidifying substances | 5 to 12 weeks | Indicate in the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.” Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.” |
| — Urine acidifying properties and low level of magnesium | Cats | — Calcium — Phosphorus — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur — Total taurine — Urine acidifying substances | |||
| Reduction of struvite stone recurrence[^f01024] | Urine acidifying properties and moderate level of magnesium | Dogs and cats | — Calcium — Phosphorus — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur — Urine acidifying substances | Up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.” |
| Reduction of mate stones formation | Low level of purines, low level of protein but of high quality | Dogs and cats | Protein source(s) | Up to 6 months but lifetime use in cases of irreversible disturbance of uric acid metabolism | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommcnded that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.” |
| Reduction of oxalate stones formation | Low level of calcium, low level of vitamin D, and urine alkalising properties | Dogs and cats | — Phosphorus — Calcium — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur — Total Vitamin D — Hydroxyproline — Urine alkalising substances | Up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.” |
| Reduction of cystine stones formation | Low level of protein, moderate level of sulphur amino acids, and urine alkalising properties | Dogs and cats | — Total sulphur amino acids — Sodium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur — Urine alkalising substances | Initially up to 1 year | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” |
| Reduction of ingredient and nutrient tolerances[^f01025] | Selected protein source(s) and/or Selected carbohydrate source(s) | Dogs and cats | — Protein source(s) — Content of essential fatty acids (if added) — Carbohydrate source(s) — Content of essential fatty acids (if added) | 3 to 8 weeks: if signs of intolerance disappear this feed can be used indefinitely | — |
| Reduction of acute intestinal absorptive disorders | Increased level of electrolytes and highly digestible ingredients | Dogs and cats | — Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate — Sodium — Potassium — Source(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added) | 1 to 2 weeks | Indicate on the package, container or label: — “During periods of and recovery from acute diarrhoea.” — “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.” |
| Compensation for maldigestion[^f01026] | Highly digestible ingredients and low level of fat | Dogs and cats | Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate | 3 to 12 weeks, but lifetime in case of chronic pancreatic insufficiency | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.” |
| Support of heart function in case of chronic cardiac insufficiency | Low level of sodium and increased K/Na ratio | Dogs and cats | — Sodium — Potassium — Magnesium | Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion w be sought before use.” |
| Regulation of glucose supply (Diabetes mellitus) | Low level of rapid glucose-releasing carbohydrates | Dogs and cats | — Carbohydrate source(s) — Treatment of carbohydrates if appropriate — Starch — Total sugar — Fructose (if added) — Content of essential fatty acids (if added) — Source(s) of short and medium chain fatty acids (if added) | Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” |
| Support of liver function in case of chronic liver insufficiency | — High quality protein, moderate level of protein, low level of fat, high level of essential fatty acids and high level of highly digestible carbohydrates | Dogs | — Protein source(s) — Content of essential fatty acids — Highly digestible carbohydrates including their treatment if appropriate — Sodium — Total copper | Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” |
| — High quality protein, moderate level of protein, moderate level of fat and high level of essential fatty acids | Cats | — Protein source(s) — Content of essential fatty acids — Sodium — Total copper | |||
| Regulation of lipid metabolism in case of hyperlipidaemia | Low level of fat and high level of essential fatty acids | Dogs and cats | — Content of essential fatty acids — Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added) | Initially up to 2 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” |
| Reduction of copper in the liver | Low level of copper | Dogs | Total copper | Initially up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” |
| Reduction of excessive body weight | Low energy density | Dogs and cats | — Energy value (unl 30 June 1998 calculated according to EC method — see Schedule 9) | Until target body weight is achieved | In the instructions for use an appropriate daily intake must be recommended |
| Nutritional restoratior convalescence[^f01027] | High energy density, high concentration of essential nutrients an highly digestible ingredients | Dogs and cats | — Highly digestible ingredients, including their treatment if appropriate — Energy value (until 30 June 1998 calculated according to EC method -see Schedule 9) — Contents of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (if added) | Until restoration is achieved | In the case of feeding stuffs specially presented to be given via tubing, indicate on the package, container or label: “Administration under veterinary supervision.” |
| Support of skin function in case of dermatosis and excessive loss of hair | High level of essential fatty acids | Dogs and cats | Content of essential fatty acids | Up to 2 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.” |
| Reduction of the risk of milk fever | — Low level of calcium and/or — Low cations/ anions ratio | Dairy cows | —Calcium — Phosphorus — Magnesium — Calcium — Phosphorus — Sodium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur | 1 to 4 weeks before calving | Indicate in the instructions for use: “Stop feeding after calving.” |
| Reduction of the risk of ketosis[^f01028][^f01029] | Ingredients providing glucogenic energy sources | Dairy cows and ewes | — Ingredients providing glucogenic energy sources — Propane-1, 2-diol (if added as a glucose precursor) — Glycerol (if added as a glucose precursor) — Starch — Total sugars — Magnesium — Sodium — Potassium | 3 to 6 weeks after calving[^f01030] Last 6 weeks before and the first 3 weeks after lambing[^f01031] | |
| Reduction of the risk of tetany (hypomagnesaemia) | High level of magnesium, easily available carbo-hydrates, moderate level of protein and low level of potassium | Ruminants | — Starch — Total sugars — Magnesium — Sodium — Potassium | 3 to 10 weeks during periods of fast grass growth | In the instructions for use guidance shall be provided on the balance of the daily ration, with regard to the inclusion of fibre and easily available energy sources. In case of feeding stuffs for ovines indicate on the package, container or label: “Especially for lactating ewes.” |
| Reduction of the risk of acidosis | Low level of easily fermentable carbohydrates and high buffering capacity | Ruminants Column 4 | — Starch — Total sugars | Maximum 2 months[^f01032] | In the instructions for use guidance shall be provided on the balance of the daily ration, with regard to the inclusion of fibre and easily fermentable carbohydrate sources. In case of feeding stuffs for dairy cows indicate on the package, container or label: “Especially for high yielding cows.” In the case of feeding stuffs for ruminants for fattening indicate on the package, container or label: “Especially for intensively fed . . .”[^f01033] |
| Stabilisation of water and electrolyte balance | Predominantly electrolytes and easily absorbable carbohydrates | Calves Piglets Lambs Kids Foals | — Carbohydrate source(s) — Sodium — Potassium — Chlorides | 1 to7days(1 to3 days if fed exclusively) | Indicate on the package, container or label: — “In case of risk of, during periods of, or recovery from digestive disturbance (diarrhoea). — It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use.” |
| Reduction of the risk of urinary calculi | Low level of phosphorus, nagnesium and urine acidifying properties | Ruminants | — Calcium — Phosphorus — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Sulphur — Urine acidifying substances | Up to 6 weeks | Indicate on the package, container or label: “Especially for intensively fed young animals.” Indicate in the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.” |
| Reduction of stress reactions | High level magnesium and/or Highly digestible ingredients | Pigs | Magnesium — Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate — content of n-3 fatty acids (if added) | 1 to 7 days | Guidance shall be provided on the situation in which the use of this feed is appropriate |
| Stabilisation of physiological digestion | — Low buffering capacity and highly digestible ingredients | Piglets | — Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate — Buffering capacity — Source(s) of astringent substances (if added) — Source(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added) | 2 to 4 weeks | Indicate on the package, container or label: “In case of risk of, during period of, or recovery from, digestive disturbance.” |
| — Highly digestible ingredients | Pigs | — Highly digestible ingredients including their treatment if appropriate — Source(s) of astringent substances (if added) — Source(s) of mucilaginous substances (if added) | |||
| Reduction of the risk of constipation | Ingredients stimulating intestinal passage | Sows | Ingredients stimulating intestinal passage | 10 to 14 days before and 10 to 14 days after farrowing | |
| Reduction of the risk of fatty liver syndrome | Low energy and high proportion of metabolizable energy from lipids with high level of polyunsaturated fatty acids | Laying hens | — Energy value (calculated according to EEC method — see Schedule 9) — Percentage of metabolizable energy from lipids — Content of polyunsaturated fatty acids | Up to 12 weeks | |
| Compensation for malabsorption | Low level of saturatec fatty acids and high level of fat soluble vitamins | Poultry excluding geese and pigeons | — Percentage of saturated fatty acids in relation to total fatty acids — Total vitamin A — Total vitamin D — Total vitamin E — Total vitamin K | During the first 2 weeks after hatching | |
| Compensation for chronic insufficiency of small intestine function | Highly precaecally digestible carbohydrates, proteins and fats | Equines[^f01034] | Source(s) of highly digestible carbohydrates, proteins and fats, including their treatment if appropriate | Initially up to 6 months | Guidance should be provided on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate and the manner in which it should be fed including many small meals per day. Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” |
| Compensation of chronic digestive disorders of large intestine | Highly digestible fibre | Equines | — Fibre source(s) — Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added) | Initally up to 6 months | Guidance should be provided on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate and the manner in which the feed should be fed. Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” |
| Reduction of stress reactions | Highly digestible ingredients | Equines | — Magnesium — Highly digestible ingredients includin their treatment if appropriate — Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added) | 2 to 4 weeks | Guidance shall be provided on the precise situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate |
| Compensation of electrolyte loss in cases of heavy sweating | Predominantly electrolytes and easily absorbable carbohydrates | Equines | — Calcium — Sodium — Magnesium — Potassium — Chlorides — Glucose | 1 to 3 days | Guidance shall be provided on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate. When the feed corresponds to a significant part of the daily ration, guidance should be provided to prevent the risk of abrupt changes in the nature of the feed. Indicate on the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.” |
| Nutritional restoration convalescence | High concentration of essential nutrients ant highly digestible ingredients | Equines | — Highly digestible ingredients, including their treatment if appropriate — Content of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (if added) | Until restoration is achieved | Guidance shall be provided on the situations in which the use of the feed is appropriate In the case of feeding stuffs specially presented to be given via tubing, indicate on the package, container or label: “Administration under veterinary supervision.” |
| Support of liver function in case of chronic liver insufficiency | Low level of protein but of high quality and highly digestible carbohydrates | Equines | — Protein and fibre source(s) — Highly digestible carbohydrates including their treatment if appropriate — Methionine — Choline — Content of n-3 fatty acids (if added) | Initially up to 6 months | Guidance should be provided on the manner in which the feed should be fed including many small meals per day. Indicate on the package, container or label: “It is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” |
| Support of renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency | Low level of protein but of high quality and low level of phosphorus | Equines | — Protein source(s) — Calcium — Phosphorus — Potassium — Magnesium — Sodium | Initally up to 6 months | Indicate on the package, container or label: “lt is recommended that a veterinarian’s opinion be sought before use or before extending the period of use.” Indicate in the instructions for use: “Water should be available at all times.” |
CHAPTER B
1
Where there is more than one group of nutritional characteristics indicated in column 2 of Chapter A, denoted by “and/or”, for the same nutritional purpose, the feeding stuff may have either or both groups in order to fulfil the nutritional purpose specified in column 1. For each group the corresponding labelling declarations are given opposite in column 4.
2
Where a group of additives is mentioned in column 2 or column 4 of Chapter A, the additive(s) used must be authorised in Council Directive 70/524/EEC(a) as corresponding to the specified essential characteristic.
3
Where the source(s) of ingredients or of analytical constituents is (are) required in column 4 of Chapter A the manufacturer must make a specific declaration (i.e. specific name of the ingredient(s), animal species or part of the animal) allowing the evaluation of conformity of the feeding stuff with the corresponding essential nutritional characteristics.
4
Where the declaration of a substance, also authorised as an additive, is required by column 4 of Chapter A and is accompanied by the expression “total”, the declared content must refer to, as appropriate, the quantity naturally present where none is added or, by derogation from Directive 70/524/EEC[^f00038] the total quantity of the substance naturally present and the amount added as an additive.
5
The declarations specified in column 4 of Chapter A which include the words “if added” are required where the ingredient or the additive has been incorporated or its content increased specifically to enable the achievement of the particular nutritional purpose.
6
The declarations to be given in accordance with column 4 of Chapter A concerning analytical constituents and additives must be expressed in quantitative terms.
7
The recommended period of use indicated in column 5 of Chapter A indicates a range within which the nutritional purpose should normally be achieved. Manufacturers may refer to more precise periods of use, within the permitted range.
8
Where a feeding stuff is intended to meet more than one particular nutritional purpose, it must comply with the corresponding entries in Chapter A.
9
In the case of a complementary feeding stuff intended for a particular nutritional purpose, guidance on the balance of the daily ration must be provided in the instructions for use.
Signed
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland on
L. G. McKibben — Assistant Secretary — 4th December 1995.
Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations.)
1 These Regulations come into operation on 15th January 1996, revoke and replace the Feeding Stuffs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1992 as amended, and implement as respects Northern Ireland the European Community directives listed at the end of this note.
2 The Regulations apply to -feeding stuffs for animals of the kinds specified in regulation 3 and for pet animals. Those feeding stuffs (with the exception of straight feeding stuffs intended for use as pet foods) are prescribed in regulation 4 for the purposes of sections 68(1) and 69(1) of the Agriculture Act 1970 (“the Act”), which require sellers of prescribed materials to give “statutory statements” as to the composition of those materials and information or instructions as to their storage, handling and use, and to mark them with that information. The contents of statutory statements and other declarations are prescribed by regulation 5 and Schedules 1, 6, 8 Part I and 9, and their form by regulation 6. Further provisions relating to statutory statements are contained in regulations 7, 8 and 11. Permitted limits of variation in mis-statements in statutory statements are prescribed (regulation 10 and Schedule 3).
3 The Regulations— a control the labelling or marking of pre-mixtures of additives (regulation 9 and Schedule 8 Part II); b provide for the manner of packaging and sealing compound feeding stuffs, additives and pre-mixtures (regulation 12); c provide for the meaning of names for the purposes of Section 70 of the Act (which creates an implied warranty that material described by a name to which a meaning has been assigned pursuant to that section accords with that meaning), (regulation 13(1) and Schedule 2); d regulate the marketing and use of feeding stuffs containing additives and additives intended to be incorporated in feeding stuffs (regulation 14 and Schedule 4); e restrict or prohibit the marketing and use of feeding stuffs containing certain undesirable substances and the marketing, supply, importation and mixing of ingredients containing such substances (regulation 15 and Schedule 5); f restrict the marketing and use of certain protein sources and non-protein nitrogenous compounds in feeding stuffs (regulation 16 and Schedule 7); g make special provision as to the iron content of milk replacer feeds (regulation 17); h prohibit the marketing of compound feeding stuffs in which the level of ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid exceeds specified levels (regulation 18); i provide inspectors appointed under section 67 of the Act with powers to inspect manufacturers' records relating to compound feeding stuffs (regulation 22).
4 The Regulations modify section 66(1) of the Act so as to provide a new definition of “feeding stuff”; and modify section 66(2), which specifies the circumstances in which material is to be treated for the purposes of the Act as imported or sold for use as a feeding stuff or as used as a feeding stuff. They modify section 69 of the Act in its application to imported feeding stuffs. They also modify section 82 (which provides for defences to prosecutions brought under the Act) by applying it to additional sections of Part IV of the Act (regulations 20 and 21).
5 In addition to minor and drafting amendments, the Regulations make changes in the previous law to give effect to the following Community legislation— Council Directive 93/74/EEC (O.J. No. L237, 22.9.93, p. 23) on feeding stuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes; Commission Directive 94/39/EC (O.J. No. L207, 10.8.94, p. 20) establishing a list of intended uses of animal feeding stuffs for particular nutritional purposes; Commission Directive 94/41/EC (O.J. No. L209, 12.8.94, p. 18) amending the Annexes to Council Directive 70/524/EEC (O.J. No. L270, 14.12.70, p. 1) (0.J.B.E. Vol. 18, p. 4) concerning additives in feeding stuffs; Commission Directive 95/9/EC (O.J. No. L91, 22.4.95, p. 35) amending Directive 94/39/EC (O.J. No. L207, 10.8.94, p. 20) establishing a list of uses of animal feeding stuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes; Commission Directive 95/1O/EC (O.J. No. L91,22.4.95, p. 39) fixing the method of calculating the energy value of dog and cat food intended for particular nutritional purposes. The principal changes are contained in— a regulation 3 — in which the list of animals prescribed for the purposes of the definition of feeding stuff in section 66(1) of the Act is extended to include piglets and foals; b regulation 19 — which regulates the marketing of feeding stuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes by reference to Schedule 10 -in which are set out the conditions which must be satisfied if such feeding stuffs are to be marketed, including a requirement that the particular nutritional purpose in question be one of those specified in that Schedule; c Schedule 1 — in paragraphs 17-19 and 21 of which labelling requirements are specified for feeding stuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes; d Schedule 9 — in which an official method of calculating the energy value of feeding stuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes for cats and dogs is added. The method is referred to in paragraph 18(1)(e) of Schedule 1 and in Schedule 3 Part E.
LIST OF DIRECTIVES 1 Council Directive 70/524/EEC (O.J. No. L270, 14.12.70, p. 11 (O.J./S.E. Vol. 18, p. 4) concerning additives in feeding stuffs, as amended by— Commission Directive 91/248/EEC (O.J. No. L124, 185.91, p. 1) Commission Directive 91/249/EEC (O.J. No. L124, 185.91, p. 43) Commission Directive 91/336/EEC (O.J. No. L18.5, 11.7.91, p. 31) Commission Directive 91/508/EEC (O.J. No. L271, 27.9.91, p. 67) Commission Directive 92/64/EEC (O.J. No. L221, 6.8.92, p. 51) Commission Directive 92/l 13/EEC (O.J. No. L16, 25.1.93, p. 2) Commission Directive 93/27/EEC (O.J. No. L179, 22.7.93, p. 5) Commission Directive 93/55/EEC (O.J. No. L206, 18.8.93, p. 11) Council Directive 93/l 13/EC (O.J. No. L334, 31.12.93, p. 17) Council Directive 93/114/EC (O.J. No. L334, 31.12.93, p. 24) Commission Directive 94/17/EC (O.J. No. L105, 26.4.94, p. 19) Commission Directive 94/4l/EC (O.J. No. L209, 12.8.94, p. 18). 2 Council Directive 74/63/EEC (O.J. No. L38, 11.2.74, p. 31) on undesirable substances and products in animal nutrition, as amended by— Commission Directive 76/934/EEC (O.J. No. L364, 31.12.76, p. 20) Council Directive 80/502/EEC (O.J. No. L124, 20.5.80, p. 17) Commission Directive 83/381/EEC (O.J. No. L222, 13.8.83, p. 31) Council Directive 85/3768/EEC (O.J. No. L362, 31.12.85, p. 8) Commission Directive 86/299/EEC (O.J. No. L189, 11.7.86, p. 40) Council Directive 86/354/EEC (O.J. No. L212, 2.8.86, p. 27) Commission Directive 87/238/EEC (O.J. No. LllO, 25.4.87, p. 25) Commission Directive 91/126/EEC (O.J. No. L60, 7.3.91, p. 16) Council Directive 91/132/EEC (O.J. No. L66, 13.3.91, p. 16) Commission Directive 92/63/EEC (O.J. No. L221, 6.8.92, p. 49) Council Directive 92/88/EEC (O.J. No. L321, 6.11.92, p. 24) Commission Directive 94/16/EC (O.J. No. L104, 23.4.94, p. 32). 3 Council Directive 77/101/EEC (O.J. No. L32, 3.2.77, p. 1) on the marketing of straight feeding stuffs, as amended by— Council Directive 79/372/EEC (O.J. No. L86, 6.4.79, p. 29) Commission Directive 79/797/EEC (O.J. No. L239, 22.9.79, p. 53) Commission Directive 80/510/EEC (O.J. No. L126, 215.80, p. 12) Commission Directive 82/937/EEC (O.J. No. L383, 31.12.82, p. 11) Council Regulation 85/3768/EEC (O.J. No. L362, 31.12.85, p. 8) Council Directive 86/354/EEC (O.J. No. L212, 2.8.86, p. 27) Commission Directive 87/234/EEC (O.J. No. L102, 14.4.87, p. 31) 4 Council Directive 79/373/EEC (O.J. No. L86, 6.4.79, p. 30) on the marketing of compound feeding stuffs, as amended or supplemented by— Commission Directive 80/509/EEC (O.J. No. L126, 21.5.80, p. 9) Commission Directive 80/695/EEC (O.J. No. L188, 22.7.80, p. 23) Commission Directive 82/475/EEC (O.J. No. L213, 21.7.82, p. 27) Commission Directive 82/957/EEC (O.J. No. L386, 31.12.82, p. 42) Council Regulation 85/3768/EEC (O.J. No. L362, 31.12.85, p. 8) Commission Directive 86/174/EEC (O.J. No. L130, 16.5.86, p. 53) Council Directive 86/354/EEC (O.J. No. L212, 2.3.86, p. 27) Commission Directive 87/235/EEC (O.J. No. L102, 14.4.87, p. 34) Council Directive 90/44/EEC (O.J. No. L27, 31.1.90, p. 35) Commission Directive 91/334/EEC (O.J. No. L134, 6.6.91, p. 27) Commission Directive 91/357/EEC (O.J. No. L93, 17.7.91, p. 34) Commission Directive 91/516/EEC (O.J. No. L281, 9.10.91, p. 23) Commission Directive 92/87/EEC (O.J. No. L319,4.11.92, p. 19) Commission Directive 92/508/EEC (O.J. No. L312, 29.10.92, p. 36) Council Directive 93/74/EEC (O.J. No. L237, 22.9.93, p. 23) Commission Directive 94/39/EC (O.J. No. L207, 10.8.94, p. 20) Commission Directive 95/9/EC (O.J. No. L91, 22.4.95, p. 35) Commission Directive 95/1O/EC (O.J. No. L91, 22.4.95, p. 39). 5 Commission Directive 80/511/EEC (O.J. No. L125, 21.5.80, p. 14) authorising, in certain cases, the marketing of compound feeding stuffs in unsealed packages or containers. 6 Council Directive 82/471/EEC (O.J. No. L213, 21.7.82, p. 8) Concerning certain products used in animal nutrition, as amended by— Council Directive 85/509/EEC (O.J. No. L314, 23.11.85, p. 25) Council Regulation 85/3768/EEC (O.J. No. L362, 31.12.85, p. 8) Commission Directive 86/530/EEC (O.J. No. L312, 7.11.86, p. 39) Commission Directive 88/485/EEC (O.J. No. L239, 30.8.88, p. 36) Commission Directive 89/520/EEC (O.J. No. L270, 19.9.89, p. 13) Commission Directive 90/439/EEC (O.J. No. L227, 21.8.90, p. 33) Commission Directive 93/26/EEC (O.J. No. L179, 22.7.93, p. 2) Commission Directive 93/56/EEC (O.J. No. L206, 18.8.93, p. 13).
Footnotes
[^f00001]: S.I. 1972/1811
[^f00002]: 1972 c. 68. section 2 is subject to Schedule 2 to the Act and is to be read with S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3) and S.R. 1984 No. 253
[^f00003]: Inserted by S.I. 1982/980 regulation 5
[^f00004]: Inserted by 1972 c. 68 section 4(1) and Schedule 4, paragraph 6
[^f00005]: 1970 c. 40 as amended by S.I. 1982/980
[^f00006]: S.R. 1982 No. 338 as amended by S.R. 1984 No. 26, 1985 No. 194 and 1994 No. 309
[^f00007]: Method 3 was substituted by S.R. 1985 No. 194
[^f00008]: O.J. No. L92, 7.4.90, p.42
[^f00009]: Method 9 was amended by S.R. I994 No. 309
[^f00010]: 1968 c. 67
[^f00011]: O.J. No. L38. 11.2.74, p.31, amended by Council Directive 86/354/EEC (O.J. No. L212. 2.8.86, p.27)
[^f00012]: Method 4 was substituted by S.R. 1994 No. 309
[^f00013]: 1951 c. 33 (N.I.)
[^f00014]: O.J. No. L334. 31.12.93, p, 17
[^f00015]: O.J. No. L270, 14.12.70. p. 1 (O.J./S.E. Vol. 18, p.4)
[^f00016]: O.J. No. L194. 25.7.75, p.39
[^f00017]: Section 68(1A) was inserted by the Agriculture Act 1970 Amendment Regulations 1982 (S.I. 1982/980), regulation 5.
[^f00018]: Section 73A was inserted by S.I. 1982/980 regulation 7. Section 74A was inserted by the European Communities Act 1972 c. 68, section 4(1) and Schedule 4, paragraph 6
[^f00019]: S.R. 1992 No. 270
[^f00020]: S.R. 1993 No. 349
[^f00021]: S.R. 1994 No. 123
[^f00022]: S.R. 1994 No. 502
[^f00023]: S.R. 1982 No. 338, amended by S.R. 1984 No. 26, 1985 No. 194 and 1994 No. 309
[^f00024]: S.I. 1991/762 (N.I. 7)
[^f00025]: Units of activity expressed as umole of product released per minute per gram of enzymatic preparation
[^f00026]: S.R. 1982 No. 338 amended by S.R. 1984 No. 26, 1985 No. 194 and 1994 No. 309
[^f00027]: Determined by method 4 of the methods of analysis specified in Schedule 2 to the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982 (S.R. 1982 No. 338, amended by S.R. 1984 No. 26. 1985 No. 194 and 1994 No. 309. The relevant amending Statutory Rule is S.R. 1994 No. 309) N.B. For pig feed the results must be corrected to 100% dry matter
[^f00028]: Determined by Procedure B of method 3 of the methods of analysis specified in Schedule 2 to the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982. (The relevant amending Statutory Rule is S.R. 1985 No. 194) N.B. It is recommended that the pre-extraction of oil prior to acid hydrolysis is always carried out on compound feed or food. In ruminant and pig feeds the result must be corrected to 100% dry matter
[^f00029]: Determined by method 3Oa (Polarimetric Method) of the methods of analysis specified in Schedule 2 to the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982
[^f00030]: Determined by method 10a of the methods of analysis specified in Schedule 2 to the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982
[^f00031]: Determined by the method detailed in “The Prediction of Energy Values of Compound Feeding Stuffs for Farm Animals” (published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)
[^f00032]: Determined by method 12 of the methods of analysis specified in Schedule 2 to the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982
[^f00033]: Determined by Procedure B of method 3 of the methods of analysis specified in Schedule 2 to the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982. (The relevant amending Statutory Rule is S.R. 1985 No. 194) N.B. It is recommended that the pre-extraction of oil prior to acid hydrolysis is always carried out on compound feed or food. In ruminant and pig feeds the result must be corrected to 100% dry matter.
[^f00034]: Determined by method 2 of the methods of analysis specified in Schedule 2 to the Feeding Stuffs Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982
[^f00035]: Determined by method 12 of the methods of analysis specified in Schedule 2 to the Feeding Stuffs Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982
[^f00036]: Determined by method 4 of the methods of analysis specified in Schedule 2 to the Feeding Stuffs Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982 (S.R. 1982 No. 338, amended by S.R.1984 No. 26, 1985 No. 194 and 1994 No. 309. The relevant amending Statutory Rule is S.R. 1994 No. 309) N.B. For pig feed the results must be corrected to 100% dry matter
[^f00037]: Determined by method 9 of the methods of analysis specified in Schedule 2 to the Feeding Stuffs (Sampling and Analysis) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982. (The relevant amending Statutory Rule is S.R. 1994 No. 309).
[^f00038]: O.J. No. L270, 14.12.70, p. 1
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