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Chapter 16-250 WAC
Last Update: 1/15/20

COMMERCIAL FEED
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WAC Sections
16-250-002Purpose.
16-250-004Applicability.
16-250-006Adoption of federal regulations and national consensus codes—Order of precedence.
16-250-008Definitions and terms.
16-250-012Label format.
16-250-014Label information.
16-250-036Expression of guarantees.
16-250-044Substantiation of nutritional suitability.
16-250-064Ingredients.
16-250-078Directions for use and precautionary statements.
16-250-082Nonprotein nitrogen.
16-250-094Drug and feed additives.
16-250-136Adulterants.
16-250-148Current good manufacturing practice and hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls.
16-250-152Certain mammalian proteins prohibited in ruminant feed.
16-250-164Veterinary feed directive.
16-250-166Recordkeeping requirements.
16-250-178Licensing requirements.
16-250-182Semiannual feed distribution reporting requirements and inspection fees.
16-250-194Access to publications adopted under this chapter.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
16-250-001Effective date. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-001, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 05-18-094, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW.
16-250-005Commercial feed regulated by this chapter. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-005, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-007The Code of Federal Regulation. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-007, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-010Commercial feed terms and definitions. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-010, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-010, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-015Feed ingredient names and definitions. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-015, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-018Customer-formula feed labeling required. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-018, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-020Label information and recordkeeping requirements for customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-020, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-028Commercial feed labeling required except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-028, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-030Recordkeeping requirements and label information required on all commercial feed labels except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-030, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-035Format required for all commercial feed labels except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-035, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-035, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-040Product or brand name label information required for all commercial feeds except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-040, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-042Label information required when a drug is used in commercial feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-042, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-045Purpose of feed statement requirements for commercial feed, except grain mixture feeds. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-045, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-050Guarantee requirements that apply to WAC 16-250-052 through 16-250-065. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-050, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-050, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-051Exemptions from the guarantees required in WAC 16-250-052 through 16-250-063. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-051, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-052Guarantees for all swine commercial feed except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-052, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-053Guarantees for all poultry commercial feed (broilers, layers and turkeys) except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-053, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-054Guarantees for all beef cattle commercial feed except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-054, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-055Guarantees for all dairy cattle commercial feed except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-055, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-056Guarantees for all equine commercial feed except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-056, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-057Guarantees for all goat and sheep commercial feed except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-057, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-058Guarantees for all duck and goose commercial feed except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-058, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-059Guarantees for all fish commercial feed except customer-formula feed and specialty pet food. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-059, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-060Guarantees for all rabbit commercial feed except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-060, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-063Guarantees for commercial feeds for animal species not specified in WAC 16-250-052 through 16-250-060 or in chapter 16-252 WAC, except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-063, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-065Guarantees for grain mixture commercial feeds, except customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-065, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-067Guarantees for commercial feed sold primarily for sugar content. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-067, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-068Guarantees for vitamin/mineral premix and base mix commercial feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-068, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-069Expression of guarantees—Expressed as is. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-069, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-070Expression of guarantees—Sliding-scale method prohibited. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-070, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-071Expression of guarantees—Protein, amino acids, fat, and fiber. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-071, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-072Expression of guarantees—Minerals. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-072, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-073Expression of guarantees—Minimum vitamin content. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-073, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-074Expression of guarantees—Drugs. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-074, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-075Expression of guarantees and special requirements—Commercial feeds containing any added nonprotein nitrogen. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-075, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-076Expression of guarantees—Microorganisms and enzymes. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-076, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-080Substantiating nutritional suitability of commercial feed except for customer-formula feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-080, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-090Feed ingredient statement terms and recordkeeping requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-090, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-090, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-095Drug and feed additive requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-095, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-095, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-100Directions for use and precautionary statement requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-100, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-100, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-110Screenings. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-110, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-120Adulteration of feed. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-120, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-120, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-140Use of artificial coloring. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-140, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-150Reusing bags, totes, and containers. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-150, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-155Tonnage fee requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-155, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.53 RCW, 2003 1st sp.s. c 25, and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 04-14-076, § 16-250-155, filed 7/6/04, effective 1/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-155, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-160Commercial feed license application requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-160, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-160, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-170Commercial feed label submission requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-170, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.
16-250-180Good manufacturing practices adopted. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-094, § 16-250-180, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-128, § 16-250-180, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW.