ATCP 42.44(6)(c)(c) The manufacturer possesses valid scientific evidence, equivalent to that specified under par. (a) or (b), which substantiates the label claim. ATCP 42.44 NoteNote: Copies of the Official Publication of the Association of American Feed Control Officials are on file with the department and the legislative reference bureau. Paper or electronic copies may be obtained from AAFCO at www.aafco.org. ATCP 42.44(7)(7) Misrepresent that an identified ingredient is present to the exclusion of any other ingredient. ATCP 42.44(8)(8) Misrepresent the amount of any ingredient in a dog or cat food. ATCP 42.44(9)(9) Use the term “with [ingredient],” or any similar term which calls attention to a specific ingredient unless that ingredient constitutes at least 3 percent by weight of the dog or cat food, exclusive of water sufficient for processing. ATCP 42.44(11)(11) Misrepresent that a dog or cat food contains only one ingredient. A claim does not violate this subsection if, in addition to the single claimed ingredient, the dog or cat food contains only water sufficient for processing, required denaturing agents, or trace amounts of preservatives and condiments. ATCP 42.44(12)(12) Claim that the dog or cat food is flavored unless the flavor is detectable by a recognized test method or is proven to be readily distinguishable by a dog or cat. A flavor claim shall identify the source of the flavor, unless the source is an ingredient listed under s. ATCP 42.32 which has the same name as the flavor. ATCP 42.44(13)(13) Use the term “meat” or “meat by-products” to designate meat or meat by-products from animals other than cattle, swine, sheep, or goats, unless the term is qualified to identify those animals. ATCP 42.44(14)(14) Claim that a dog or cat food is “new” or “improved” if the formula for that dog or cat food has not changed significantly for more than 6 months. ATCP 42.44(15)(15) Make any specific comparison claim, including any claim that a dog or cat food is preferred by dogs or cats, unless the claim is substantiated by reasonable evidence acquired within one year prior to the date on which the claim is made. ATCP 42.44 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1996, No. 489, eff. 10-1-97; am. (6) (a), Register, June, 1999, No. 522, eff. 7-1-99; CR 04-005: am. (6) (a) Register October 2004 No. 586, eff. 11-1-04; CR 06-028: am. (6) (a) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; CR 14-047: am. (6) (a), (b) Register May 2015 No. 713, eff. 6-1-15; CR 16-012: am. (6) (a), (b) Register August 2016 No. 728, eff. 9-1-16; CR 18-019: am. (6) (a), (b) Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20. ATCP 42.46ATCP 42.46 Good manufacturing practices. ATCP 42.46(1)(1) General. Medicated commercial feed, and dog and cat food shall be manufactured, processed, packaged, stored, and distributed in a manner which prevents adulteration and misbranding. ATCP 42.46(2)(2) Buildings. Buildings and facilities used in manufacturing medicated commercial feed or dog or cat food shall be all of the following: ATCP 42.46(2)(c)(c) Constructed to allow convenient access for routine cleaning and maintenance. ATCP 42.46(3)(3) Equipment. Equipment used to manufacture medicated commercial feed or dog or cat food shall be all of the following: ATCP 42.46(3)(a)(a) Adequate for the purpose used. Scales and measuring devices shall be accurate. ATCP 42.46(3)(b)(b) Designed, constructed and installed to facilitate routine cleaning, inspection and maintenance. ATCP 42.46(4)(4) Cross-utilization. Areas and equipment used to manufacture, handle, or store medicated commercial feeds, dog food, or cat food may not be used to manufacture, handle, or store fertilizers or pesticides, unless the fertilizers or pesticides are approved for use in the manufacture of the medicated commercial feeds, dog food, or cat food.