The Feeding Stuffs (Scotland) Regulations 2005

Compound feeding stuffs: general

17.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in the case of any compound feeding stuff, the following particulars shall be contained in the statutory statement–

(a) the description “complete feeding stuff”, “complementary feeding stuff”, “mineral feeding stuff”, “molassed feeding stuff”, “complete milk replacer feed” or “complementary milk replacer feed” as appropriate;

(b) the species or category of animal for which the feeding stuff is intended and directions for the proper use of the feeding stuff, indicating the purpose for which it is intended, except where the feeding stuff is constituted from no more than three ingredients and is clearly described by reference to its ingredients, either in the statutory statement or elsewhere on its package, label or container; and

(c) the name or trade name and address or registered office of the person established in the European Community responsible for the accuracy of the particulars which, in accordance with this Schedule are required in the case of compound feeding stuffs to be contained in the statutory statement or otherwise declared.

(2) In the case of–

(a) any pet food, the descriptions “complete pet food” and “complementary pet food” may be used instead of “complete feeding stuff” and “complementary feeding stuff” respectively;

(b) any feeding stuff for pet animals other than dogs or cats, each of the descriptions “complete feeding stuff” and “complementary feeding stuff” may be replaced by either of the descriptions “compound feeding stuff” or “compound pet food”, but in such a case the statutory statement shall comply with paragraph 19 below and the provisions relating to complete feeding stuffs in Part II of this Schedule, even if it would not otherwise be required to do so.