Section 285.635.1. Definitions and terms.

(1) As used in these rules:

(a)   "AAFCO" means the association of American feed control officials.

(b)   "Act" means Act No. 120 of the Public Acts of 1975,  being   S287.521 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(c)   "Director" means the director of the department of agriculture.

(d)    "Pet" means any domesticated animal normally maintained    in      or      near the household of the owner.

(e)   "Pet food" means any commercial feed prepared   and   distributed   for consumption by pets.

(f)    "Principal display panel" is that portion of a label that is most likely to be displayed, presented, shown, or  examined  under   normal   and customary conditions for retail sale.

(2)   Names and definitions for commercial feeds shall be  the  official definition of feed ingredients adopted by AAFCO, except as the director designates otherwise in specific cases. The terms used in reference  to commercial feeds shall be the official feed terms adopted by AAFCO, except as the director designates otherwise   in specific cases.  The  names, definitions, and terms  adopted  by   AAFCO  shall  be from  their  annual publication available from their treasurer.

History: 1979 AC.