(a) The fishmeal or scrap, ground or pelletized and fishmeal or scrap, ground and pelletized mixture must contain at least 6 percent moisture by weight but not more than 12 percent moisture by weight.

(b) The material must not contain more than 18 percent fat by weight.

(c) At the time of production of the material, it must be treated with at least 400 ppm antioxidant (ethoxyquin); in the case where the material contains more than 12 percent fat by weight, it must be treated with at least 1000 ppm antioxidant (ethoxyquin) at the time of production.

(d) Shipment of the material in bulk must take place within twelve months of the date of production.

(e) The temperature of the material to be loaded must not, at the time of loading exceed 35 °C (95 °F), or 5 °F above ambient temperature, whichever is greater.

(f) The material must contain at least 100 ppm antioxidant (ethoxyquin) at the time of shipment.

(g) Each shipment of the material in bulk must be accompanied by a statement in which the shipper certifies:

(1) The moisture content of the material;

(2) The fat content of the material;

(3) The concentration of antioxidant (ethoxyquin) in the material in ppm at the time the material is loaded on a vessel in bulk;

(4) Date and place of production of the material; and

(5) The physical state of the material (ground, pelletized, or mixture).

(h) Temperature readings must be taken three times a day and recorded. If the temperature of the cargo exceeds 130 °F and continues to increase, ventilation to the hold must be restricted.