My registration is late and I have both renewals and new products to add. Do I owe late fees on all these products?

The late fee is only applicable to product that is being renewed.

No

Products that are identical in all aspects, including the label other than the package’s net contents, may be considered a single product. If you have questions about single products, please contact the Pet Food Line at mda.ffsdpetfood.mda@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6221.

For purposes of registration, what is considered a single product?

Products that are identical in all aspects, including the label other than the package’s net contents, may be considered a single product. If you have questions about single products, please contact the Pet Food Line at mda.ffsdpetfood.mda@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6221.

No

Please review Are Your Pet/Specialty Pet Food Products Exempt from Regulation. If you have additional questions, please contact the Pet Food Line at mda.ffsdpetfood.MDA@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6221.

How do we determine if a product is exempt from licensing?

Please review Are Your Pet/Specialty Pet Food Products Exempt from Regulation. If you have additional questions, please contact the Pet Food Line at mda.ffsdpetfood.MDA@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6221.

No

Products found in distribution without a current registration will be documented as failing to provide a small package registration under Minnesota Statutes. Such products will be assessed a Penalty Fee in addition to the Registration Fee.

What happens if my product is found in distribution when not currently registered?

Products found in distribution without a current registration will be documented as failing to provide a small package registration under Minnesota Statutes. Such products will be assessed a Penalty Fee in addition to the Registration Fee.

No

Products that are being discontinued must be removed from distribution by June 30 of the current registration year. Products found in distribution after this date may be subject to enforcement action. If you anticipate that the product will still be in distribution after this date, the product must be re-registered.

I plan on discontinuing a product - what do I need to do?

Products that are being discontinued must be removed from distribution by June 30 of the current registration year. Products found in distribution after this date may be subject to enforcement action. If you anticipate that the product will still be in distribution after this date, the product must be re-registered.

No

Questions regarding licensing, registration, or tonnage may be directed to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or 651-201-6062.