Given that now, there are strict verbatim rules for the purpose statement on the PDP,

Given that now, there are strict verbatim rules for the purpose statement on the PDP, does the product name in the Nutritional Adequacy Statement (NAS) in the Nutrition Facts need to include that purpose statement? For example: Real Yummy Lamb & Rice Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. OR Real Yummy Lamb & Rice Recipe Complete Adult Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance. This isn’t a new part of the regulations, but now that there is very specific language for the purpose statement it brings more attention to this part of the NAS. Yes, the regulations say product name has meant the complete product name. However, NAS has been done several acceptable ways in the past. There isn’t a specific statement other than the (name of product), so we have to look for guidance information. For example, take a look, if you have a copy, at the Pet Food Labeling Guide Label examples in the back. The first example on page 149 shows the product purpose as Complete Dog Food but the NAS just has Dog Food included in the name. In Example #4, page 152, the product purpose is adult dog food and the product name doesn’t have adult or dog food. Look at Example #9 on page 157. The purpose is Complete Adult Dog Food and the NAS has all of that. All seem to thus be acceptable. Also note that all pet foods regardless of purpose now need an NAS (for large and small, but not the very small packages), even treats and mixers. But for those products, the most likely NAS is ‘This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.’ No product name is needed.