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T-3-11 - LIQUID FEED SUPPLEMENT STANDARDS

December 1, 1990

Liquid feeds require additional labelling standards compared to dry feeds.

The additional information relating to liquid feed supplements is as follows:

1) The label for liquid feed supplements shall contain a weight per unit volume statement. The reference point temperature for the volumetric measurement is 20°.

2) Liquid feed supplements containing ingredients which do not stay in suspension for up to 60 days shall have on the label the following statement "This product must be agitated while being dispensed or fed."

3) The label of the liquid feed supplement must bear the statement: "The viscosity of this product will vary inversely with temperature."

Questions regarding this memorandum may be directed to:

Feed Section
Animal Health and Production Division
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
59 Camelot Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0Y9
Phone: 613-225-2342
Fax: 613-228-6614