§ 14995 Feed Content Claims Responsibility

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says that if a company makes extra promises about what's in animal feed (beyond what the law already requires), they have to prove those promises are true.

Key Takeaways

•If a company makes extra claims about animal feed, they must back them up.
•The company might have to show records to prove their claims are true.
•This only applies to claims that go beyond what the law already requires.

Example

A company sells dog food and says on the bag that it has 'extra protein for strong muscles.'

The company must have proof that the dog food really has that extra protein, and they might have to show their records to the government if asked.

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§ 14995 Feed Content Claims Responsibility

If a manufacturer or processor of any commercial feed makes a claim or guarantee relative to the content of the commerical feed on, or with, the package which contains it, and the claim or guarantee is in addition to those required by law, he is responsible for maintaining the claim or guarantee, and may be required to submit to the director information and records pertinent to the claim or guarantee. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1275.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

commercial feed claim or guarantee responsible for maintaining submit to the director

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14995.

§ 14995 Feed Content Claims Responsibility

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 14995 Feed Content Claims Responsibility

This law says that if a company makes extra promises about what's in animal feed (beyond what the law already requires), they have to prove those promises are true.

Key Takeaways

•If a company makes extra claims about animal feed, they must back them up.
•The company might have to show records to prove their claims are true.
•This only applies to claims that go beyond what the law already requires.

Example

A company sells dog food and says on the bag that it has 'extra protein for strong muscles.'

The company must have proof that the dog food really has that extra protein, and they might have to show their records to the government if asked.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 14995 Feed Content Claims Responsibility

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

commercial feed claim or guarantee responsible for maintaining submit to the director

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 14995.

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