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WAC Sections
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-002 | Purpose. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-004 | Applicability. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-006 | Adoption of federal regulations and national consensus codes—Order of precedence. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-008 | Definitions and terms. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-012 | Label format and labeling. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-024 | Brand and product names. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-044 | Intended use statement and nutritional adequacy claims. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-054 | Pet and specialty pet nutrition facts. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-064 | Ingredients. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-094 | Drugs and pet food and specialty pet food additives. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-106 | Feeding directions. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-118 | Determination of calorie content. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-121 | Descriptive terms. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-122 | Guarantor—Manufacturer or distributor—Name and address. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-125 | Handling and storage instructions. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-136 | Adulterants. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-148 | Current good manufacturing practices and hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-164 | Recordkeeping requirements. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-178 | Registration requirements. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-182 | Semi-annual feed distribution reporting requirements and inspection fees. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-185 | Refunds. |
| HTMLPDF | 16-252-194 | Access to publications adopted under this chapter. |
Disposition of sections formerly codified in this title
| 16-252-001 | Effective date. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-001, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 05-18-093, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-005 | Commercial feed regulated by this chapter. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-005, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-007 | The Code of Federal Regulation. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-093, § 16-252-007, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-010 | Commercial feed terms and definitions. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-093, § 16-252-010, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-010, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-015 | Feed ingredient names and definitions. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-015, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-025 | Label information and recordkeeping requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-025, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-036 | Expression of guarantees. [Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 18-21-191, § 16-252-036, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18.] Repealed by WSR 25-13-018, filed 6/6/25, effective 7/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012. |
| 16-252-040 | Product or brand name label information required. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-040, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-042 | Additional label information required when a drug is used. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-042, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-051 | Exemptions from the guarantees required in WAC 16-252-061 and 16-252-062. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-051, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-061 | Guarantees for pet food. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-061, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-062 | Guarantees for specialty pet food. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-062, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-065 | Guarantees for grain mixture specialty pet food, with or without molasses. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-065, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-069 | Expression of guarantees—Expressed as is. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-069, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-070 | Expression of guarantees—Sliding-scale method prohibited. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-070, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-071 | Expression of guarantees—Protein, amino acids, fat, and fiber in specialty pet food. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-071, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-072 | Expression of guarantees—Minerals in specialty pet food. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-072, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-073 | Expression of guarantees—Minimum vitamin content in specialty pet food. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-073, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-074 | Expression of guarantees—Pet food and specialty pet food containing drugs. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-074, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-075 | Expression of guarantees and special requirements—Pet food and specialty pet food containing any added nonprotein nitrogen. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-075, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-076 | Expression of guarantees—Microorganisms and enzymes. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-076, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-080 | Substantiating nutritional suitability. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-080, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-090 | Ingredient statement terms. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-090, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-095 | Drug and feed additive requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-093, § 16-252-095, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-095, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-100 | "Directions for use" and "precautionary statement" requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-093, § 16-252-100, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-100, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-110 | Screenings. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-110, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-120 | Adulteration of pet food and specialty pet food. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-093, § 16-252-120, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-120, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-140 | Use of artificial coloring. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-140, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-150 | Reusing bags, totes, and containers. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-150, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-155 | Tonnage fee required. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-093, § 16-252-155, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.53 RCW, 2003 1st sp.s. c 25, and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 04-14-076, § 16-252-155, filed 7/6/04, effective 1/1/05. Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-155, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-165 | Registration requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-093, § 16-252-165, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-165, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-170 | Label submission requirements. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-170, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |
| 16-252-180 | Good manufacturing practices adopted. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.53 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 05-18-093, § 16-252-180, filed 9/7/05, effective 10/8/05; WSR 03-23-129, § 16-252-180, filed 11/19/03, effective 7/1/04.] Repealed by WSR 18-21-191, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. |