Notice is hereby given that the Georgia Department of Agriculture will consider the adoption of amendments to rules relating to the Georgia Feed Laws
October 2, 2007
To all interested persons and parties:
Notice is hereby given that the Georgia Department of Agriculture will consider the adoption of amendments to rules relating to the Georgia Feed Laws on Friday, November 2, 2007, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Exhiibit Hall at the Atlanta State Famers' Market located at 16 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, Georgia 30297.
Synopsis and Main Features:
The new rules update published references for feed ingredient listings and analytical variations. Rule provisions are added to establish guidelines for regulating the distribution of raw milk for use as commercial feed and pet food and specialty pet food. Flavor designation guidelines for pet food and specialty pet food are modified to conform to AAFCO current regulations. The synopsis of individual rules follows.
Rule 40-5-2-.01 (f) 1 & 2 removes reference to a specific edition of Official Publication of the AAFCO. The 1992 Official Publication is no longer accurate and authoritative and the new wording eliminates out of date reference source.
Rule 40-5-2-.02 (10) establishes requirement that the product name for raw milk for commercial feed identify the species of animal from which the raw milk is collected. Such labeling would more fully inform the buyer of source of milk being purchased.
Rule 40-5-2-.04 (1) removes reference to a specific edition of Official Publication of the AAFCO. The 1992 Official Publication is no longer accurate and authoritative and the new wording eliminates out of date reference source.
Rule 40-5-2-.05 (4) establishes requirement for labeling raw milk for commercial feed with precautionary statement. This is necessary because milk sold for animal feed should not be consumed by humans due to numerous bacteria found in unpasteurized milk.
Rule 40-5-4-.01(3) establishes requirement that raw milk used for commercial feed be decharacterized by using coloring which will act as a distinguishing identifier.
Rule 40-5-8-.02 (18) establishes requirement for labeling raw milk for pets and specialty pets with precautionary statement. This is necessary because milk sold for animal feed should not be consumed by humans due to numerous bacteria found in unpasteurized milk.
Rule 40-5-8-.03 (1) removes outdated standards used as basis of flavor designation for pet food to conform to the current AAFCO Official Publication.
Rule 40-5-8-.03 (8) establishes requirement that the product name for raw milk for pets and specialty pets identify the species of animal from which the raw milk is collected. Such labeling would more fully inform the buyer of source of milk being purchased.
Rule 40-5-8-.06 (2) establishes requirement that raw milk used for pets and specialty pets be decharacterized by using coloring which will act as a distinguishing identifier.
Rule 40-5-9-.01 removes “1992” and,”and supplements thereto”. The 1992 Official Publication is no longer accurate and authoritative and the new wording eliminates out of date reference source.
Interested individuals may submit written comments concerning the proposed rules by mail or facsimile to:
Ms. Julie Hester
Assistant to Division Director
Georgia Department of Agriculture
19 MLK Jr. Drive Room 601
Atlanta, GA 30334
Fax Number – 404-463-6670
Written comments must be received prior to the close of business (4:30 p.m. EDT) on Thursday, November 1. 2007. You may download a copy of the synopses and the proposed rules by clicking on the link listed here.
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Georgia Feed Raw Milk Amend (135KB)
This notice is given in compliance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, O.C.G.A. 50-13-4.
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