GOST R 55984-2014 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 55984-2014 — "Корма для непродуктивных животных. Маркировка" (Feeding stuffs for nonproductive animals. Marking). The standard sets national requirements for the marking (labeling) of feeds intended for non‑productive animals (pets such as dogs, cats and other companion animals).

Abstract

This national standard establishes mandatory information and presentation rules for labeling packaged feedingstuffs for nonproductive animals, including product name and designation, composition and ingredient listing rules, indication of target animal species and life stage, manufacturer and batch data, net weight, storage and expiration instructions, and special declarations (additives, flavors, nutritional claims). It also incorporates later editorial corrections and a formal amendment that clarified rules for ingredient naming and the thresholds for including ingredient names in product titles.

General information

• Status: Active (действующий).
• Publication date: Approved 31 March 2014; introduced into force 1 July 2015.
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart); developed with participation of the Association of Pet Food Producers and the Union of Pet Business Enterprises; published in official collections (Standartinform).
• ICS / categories: 65.120 (animal feeding stuffs).
• Edition / version: Original designation GOST R 55984-2014; includes Amendment No.1 (approved 27 Dec 2022, effective 1 Mar 2023) and earlier editorial correction.
• Number of pages: Official printed edition described as III, 6 pages (electronic distributions may show 8–13 pages depending on format and included annexes/changes).

Scope

This standard applies to packaged feeds intended for nonproductive animals (companion and pet animals) and establishes mandatory marking requirements for such products placed on the Russian market. It defines what information must appear on packaging and how certain ingredient-related names and claims are to be presented to avoid misleading consumers. The standard cross-references general technical requirements for these feeds and was subsequently amended to update references and clarify naming rules.

Key topics and requirements

• Mandatory labeling elements: product name, intended species and (optionally) life/weight or physiological group, manufacturer (or distributor) name and contact, batch number, production date, expiry or best-before information, net weight/volume, storage conditions and special handling instructions.
• Composition and ingredient listing: complete list of components by name; components included in a product name must also be listed in the composition. Ingredient naming must follow the rules set out in the standard.
• Rules for ingredient names in the product title: aromatic/flavoring rules (e.g., use of "flavoured"/"with aroma" when aroma replaces a named ingredient), and quantitative thresholds for naming (the amendment specifies a common threshold of 4% for including an ingredient name without qualifying wording).
• Restrictions on claims and declarations: requirements for truthful presentation of additive presence, functional and nutritional claims, and prohibition of misleading composition statements.
• Reference to related technical requirements: the standard refers to general technical conditions for feeds for nonproductive animals and other normative documents for sampling, testing and labeling practice.

Typical use and users

Primary users include pet food manufacturers and brand owners, packaging and labeling designers, importers and exporters of pet feeds, regulatory authorities and market surveillance bodies, conformity assessment and testing laboratories, retailers and quality assurance personnel. The standard is used to design compliant labels, prepare technical documentation for market access, and support enforcement of labeling rules.

Related standards

Typical normative references and related documents include GOST R 55453 (General technical conditions for feeds for nonproductive animals), GOST R 54954 and GOST 14192 among others cited in the normative references of the standard. These documents cover broader technical requirements, packaging and other related aspects.

Keywords

feeding stuffs; nonproductive animals; pet food; marking; labeling; ingredients; composition; manufacturer; batch; shelf life; Rosstandart; ГОСТ Р 55984-2014.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 55984-2014 is the Russian national standard that sets requirements for the marking (labeling) of feedingstuffs intended for nonproductive animals (pets).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It specifies what information must appear on packaging (name, target species, composition, manufacturer, net weight, batch, dates, storage, etc.), rules for ingredient naming in product titles, and constraints on claims to ensure accurate consumer information. The 2023 amendment clarified presentation and ingredient‑naming thresholds.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Pet food producers and brand owners, label and packaging designers, importers/distributors, conformity assessment bodies, regulators and testing laboratories use the standard to ensure packaging compliance and to prepare product documentation for the Russian market.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The standard is current (active). It was approved in 2014, entered into force in 2015, and received Amendment No.1 (approved 27 Dec 2022, effective 1 Mar 2023); earlier editorial corrections were also issued.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a single national standard specific to marking of feeds for nonproductive animals but is linked by reference to other GOST/GOST R documents that cover general technical conditions and related testing/packaging requirements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Feeding stuffs; nonproductive animals; pet food; marking; labeling; composition; ingredient naming; manufacturer; shelf life; Rosstandart.