Chapter 90
AAFCO 2024 Chapter 6 Ingredient Definitions - Chapter 90
Total ingredients in this chapter: 42
Chapter Overview
AAFCO Official Publication Chapter 6 contains ingredient definitions for animal feed and pet food. Chapter 90 covers 42 specific ingredients.
Ingredient List
90.1 Cod Liver Oil
is the oil obtained from the livers of gadus morrhuae or other species of the family gadidae, either or both. It must contain not less than 385,900 International Units of vitamin A per pound (850 units per gram) and not less than 29,510 International Chick Units of vitamin D per pound (65 units per gram). (Published 1937, Amended 1945, 1950, 1973, 1995, 1996)
90.2 Cod Liver Oil with Added Vitamins A and D
is the product consisting of cod liver oil to which has been added vitamins A and D. The product must contain not less than 136,000 International Chick Units of vitamin D per pound (300 per gram). (Published 1948, Amended 1950, 1964, 1967)
90.3 Vitamin A Oil
is an oil of animal or vegetable origin with or without vitamin A supplementation for which vitamin A potency is claimed. (Published 1944, Amended 1945, 1959, 1964, 1967)
90.4 Vitamin D2 Supplement
is a feeding material used for its vitamin D2 activity. It must contain a minimum of 100,000 International Units of vitamin D2 per pound. (Published 1956, Amended 1973, 1995, 1996)
90.5 Vitamin D Oil
is an oil of animal or vegetable origin with or without vitamin D supplementation for which vitamin D potency is claimed. (Published 1944, Amended 1945, 1959, 1964, 1967)
90.6 Vitamin A and D Oil
is an oil of animal or vegetable origin with or without vitamins A and D supplementation for which vitamin potencies are claimed. (Published 1944, Amended 1945, 1950, 1959, 1964, 1967)
90.7 Cholecalciferol (D-Activated Animal Sterol)
is obtained by activation of a sterol fraction of animal origin with ultra-violet light or other means. For label identification it may be followed with the parenthetical phrase (Source of Vitamin D3). (Published 1942, Amended 1993.)
90.8 Ergocalciferol (D-Activated Plant Sterol)
is obtained by activation of a sterol fraction of plant origin with ultra-violet light or other means. For label identification it may be followed with the parenthetical phrase (Source of Vitamin D2). (Published 1944, Amended 1993)
90.9 25-hydroxyvitamin D3—The food additive 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 may be safely used in accordance with the following prescribed conditions: (a) The additive
is used or intended for use as a source of vitamin D3 activity in animal feed or drinking water in accordance with good manufacturing and feeding practices as follows: (1) In feed or drinking water of chickens not to exceed 69 parts per billion (ppb) in feed or 34.5 ppb in drinking water.
90.11 Vitamin B12 Supplement
is a feeding material used for its vitamin B12 activity. It must contain a minimum vitamin B12 activity of 1.5 milligrams per pound. The term must not be applied to products for which there are accepted names and definitions. (Published 1952)
90.12 Vitamin E Supplement
is a feeding material used for its vitamin E activity. It must contain a minimum vitamin E activity equal to 10,000 International Units of vitamin E per pound. (Published 1953, Amended 1967)
90.13 Riboflavin Supplement
is a feeding material used chiefly for its riboflavin content, and must contain not less than 1,000 milligrams of riboflavi