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Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the Virginia Commercial Feed Law [2 VAC 5 ‑ 360]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description A regulation that establishes labeling guidelines for the manufacturers of commercial feed as to claims for animal nutrients, including guarantees for crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, minerals, and vitamins; ingredients; methods of sampling and analysis; definitions and standards; application for and cancellation of registrations and licenses.
State Authority Section 3.2-4801 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1. The protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

2. The ensuring that products (including medicated feed) regulated under the Virginia Commercial Feed Law are properly formulated and labeled.

3. The ensuring that manufacturer’s recommendations for use of these regulated products are in accordance with methods and procedures which enhance the safety, quality and quantity of the food supply for both humans and animals.
Meetings See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: David Gianino  / Program Manager, Office of Plant Industry Services
Address: P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: David.Gianino@vdacs.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-3515    FAX: (804)371-7793    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Addition of dietary fiber to pet food label requirements NOIRA DPB review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Changing Title 3.1 references to Title 3.2 as a result of the recodification of Title 3.1
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009.
general amendment of the commercial feed law regulation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/12/2004.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
1/4/2021 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/30/2015 Agency Completed Retain As Is
6/29/2011 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/6/2000 Agency Completed Amend