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Chapter 16-250 WAC

Last Update: 1/15/20

COMMERCIAL FEED

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WAC Sections
16-250-002	Purpose.
16-250-004	Applicability.
16-250-006	Adoption of federal regulations and national consensus codes—Order of precedence.
16-250-008	Definitions and terms.
16-250-012	Label format.
16-250-014	Label information.
16-250-036	Expression of guarantees.
16-250-044	Substantiation of nutritional suitability.
16-250-064	Ingredients.
16-250-078	Directions for use and precautionary statements.
16-250-082	Nonprotein nitrogen.
16-250-094	Drug and feed additives.
16-250-136	Adulterants.
16-250-148	Current good manufacturing practice and hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls.
16-250-152	Certain mammalian proteins prohibited in ruminant feed.
16-250-164	Veterinary feed directive.
16-250-166	Recordkeeping requirements.
16-250-178	Licensing requirements.
16-250-182	Semiannual feed distribution reporting requirements and inspection fees.
16-250-194	Access to publications adopted under this chapter.

DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE


16-250-001	Effective 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 Repealed by WSR 05-18-094, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05.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.
16-250-005	Commercial 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 Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18.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.
16-250-007	The 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 Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18.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.
16-250-010	Commercial 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 Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18.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.
16-250-015	Feed 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.
16-250-018	Customer-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.
16-250-020	Label 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.
16-250-028	Commercial 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.
16-250-030	Recordkeeping 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.
16-250-035	Format 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.
16-250-040	Product 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.
16-250-042	Label 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.
16-250-045	Purpose 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.
16-250-050	Guarantee 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.
16-250-051	Exemptions 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.
16-250-052	Guarantees 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.
16-250-053	Guarantees 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.
16-250-054	Guarantees 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.
16-250-055	Guarantees 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.
16-250-056	Guarantees 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.
16-250-057	Guarantees 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.
16-250-058	Guarantees 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.
16-250-059	Guarantees 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.
16-250-060	Guarantees 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.
16-250-063	Guarantees 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.
16-250-065	Guarantees 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.
16-250-067	Guarantees 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.
16-250-068	Guarantees 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.
16-250-069	Expression 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.
16-250-070	Expression 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.
16-250-071	Expression 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.
16-250-072	Expression 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.
16-250-073	Expression 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.
16-250-074	Expression 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.
16-250-075	Expression 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.
16-250-076	Expression 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.
16-250-080	Substantiating 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.
16-250-090	Feed 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.
16-250-095	Drug 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.
16-250-100	Directions 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.
16-250-110	Screenings. [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.
16-250-120	Adulteration 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.
16-250-140	Use 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.
16-250-150	Reusing 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.
16-250-155	Tonnage 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.
16-250-160	Commercial 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.
16-250-170	Commercial 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.
16-250-180	Good 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.