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.
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.
Questions regarding licensing, registration, or tonnage may be directed to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or 651-201-6062.
Questions regarding licensing, registration, or tonnage may be directed to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or 651-201-6062.
Product registration renewals are mailed mid-May. If you do not receive your registration renewal by June 1, please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062. You must renew on or before June 30 of the current registration year to avoid being charged a late penalty. Please note that late penalties are assessed by postmark date, not receipt date.
Product registration renewals are mailed mid-May. If you did not receive your registration renewal by June 1, please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062.
Your payment must be postmarked by the due date of application. Please note that late penalties are assessed by postmark date, not receipt date. You must include all late penalties with your paperwork as we cannot waive late penalties. If you want to appeal, you may send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062.
Proof of registered products is sent out within 60 days of receipt. If you have questions, please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call us at 651-201-6062.
The late fee is only applicable to product that is being renewed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Questions regarding licensing, registration, or tonnage may be directed to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or 651-201-6062.
Tonnage Frequently Asked Questions
A tonnage payment is required for animal feed and feed ingredients manufactured in Minnesota except in the following circumstances:
- Registered pet and specialty pet food sold exclusively in packages of 10 pounds or less
- Ingredients in a customer formula feed that have been directly furnished by the customer
- Feed or feed ingredients already covered under a Tonnage Fee Exemption Permit
Please see the “Who Needs to Pay Tonnage” section above for more information on Tonnage Fee Exemptions.
A tonnage payment is required for animal feed and feed ingredients manufactured in Minnesota except in the following circumstances:
- Registered pet and specialty pet food sold exclusively in packages of 10 pounds or less
- Ingredients in a customer formula feed that have been directly furnished by the customer
- Feed or feed ingredients already covered under a Tonnage Fee Exemption Permit
Please see the “Who Needs to Pay Tonnage” section above for more information on Tonnage Fee Exemptions.
When a product is distributed in a package greater than 10 pounds, paying tonnage fees in lieu of registration is an option. If a licensed product is distributed in packages exclusively less than 10 pounds, then registration must be paid, and tonnage is not an option.
When a product is distributed in a package greater than 10 pounds, paying tonnage fees in lieu of registration is an option. If a licensed product is distributed in packages exclusively less than 10 pounds, then registration must be paid, and tonnage is not an option.
