Drug and Feed Additives

PURPOSE: This rule defines limitations for use and labeling of nonnutritive feed additives. (1) Prior to approval of a label for commercial feed which contains additives (including drugs, other special purpose additives or nonnutritive additives), the distributor may be required to submit evidence to prove the safety and efficacy of the commercial feed when used according to the directions furnished on the label. (2) Satisfactory evidence of safety and efficacy of a commercial feed may be— (A) When the commercial feed contains such additives, the use of which conforms to the requirements of the applicable regulation in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, or which are prior “sanctioned”, or “informal review sanctioned” or “generally recognized as safe” for that use; or (B) When the commercial feed is itself a drug as defined in section 266.160(9), RSMo and generally is recognized as safe and effective for the label use or is marketed subject to an application approved by the Food and Drug Administration under Title 21 U.S.C., 360(b); or (C) When one (1) of the purposes for feeding a commercial feed is to impart immunity (that is to act through some immunological process) the constituents imparting immunity have been approved for the purpose through the Federal Virus, Serum and Toxins Act of 1913, as amended; or (D) When the commercial feed is a direct fed microbial product and— 1. The product meets the particular fermentation product definition; and 2. The microbial content statement, as expressed in the labeling, is limited to the following: “Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.” This statement shall appear on the label; and 3. The source is stated with a corresponding guarantee expressed in accordance with 2 CSR 70-30.040(7); or (E) When the commercial feed is an enzyme product and— 1. The product meets the particular enzyme definition defined by the Association of American Feed Control Officials; and 2. The enzyme is stated with a corresponding guarantee expressed in accordance with 2 CSR 70-30.040(8). AUTHORITY: section 266.195, RSMo Supp. 1997.* Original rule filed Jan. 16, 1975, effective Feb. 1, 1975. Amended: Filed Sept. 15, 1976, effective Dec. 11, 1976. Amended: Filed May 13, 1986, effective Sept. 1, 1986. Amended: Filed Nov. 17, 1997, effective June 30, 1998. *Original authority 1972, amended 1993, 1995, 1997.