Therapeutic pet food products

The following information must appear on all therapeutic pet food product labels:

• the product name 
• an indication of product type (food)
• the directions for use (clear, simple and concise)—include dose rates or use levels, and other information that may affect the efficacy and safety of the product
• a description (content, use, claim)—include any nutrients that relate to the product claim; express content as ‘% as fed’ (gram/unit of energy)
• the nutrient composition (related to claim)
• a ‘use before’ or ‘best before’ date, or expiry date
• the statement ‘Use under directions of a veterinarian’
• the APVMA approval number (assigned at time of label approval)
• storage information (to be stored below 30°C, in a cool dry place)
• contact information
• contents (in metric weight).

The following information should appear on the product leaflet:

• a feeding guide
• the ingredients.

The statement ‘for animal treatment only’ is not required to appear on the labels of therapeutic pet-food products.