The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutritional Profiles--Practical standard nutrient profiles for dog and cat foods based on commonly used ingredients. (2) AAFCO Nutritional Task Force--The Nutritional Task Force appointed by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). (3) Immediate container--The unit, can, box, tin, bag or other receptacle or covering in which a pet food is displayed for sale to retail purchasers, but does not include containers used as shipping containers. (4) Information panel--Information panel as defined by 21 Code of Federal Regulations §501.2. (5) Ingredient statements--A collective and contiguous listing on the label of the ingredients of which the pet food is composed. (6) National
Research Council--The National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences. (7) Principal display panel--Principal display panel as defined by 21 Code of Federal Regulations §501.1. (8) Quantity statement--The net weight (mass), net volume (liquid or dry) or count. (9) Service--Texas Feed and Fertilizer Control Service.
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