Unless the product is made and sold as cottage food, all pet food products distributed exclusively in packages of ten pounds or less must be registered. Identical products offered in multiple package sizes are considered a single product for registration purposes. Tonnage fees must be paid for pet food products that are not subject to product registration.
Unless the product is made and sold as cottage food, all pet food products distributed exclusively in packages of ten pounds or less must be registered. Identical products offered in multiple package sizes are considered a single product for registration purposes. Tonnage fees must be paid for pet food products that are not subject to product registration.
For the purposes of registration, products offered in multiple package sizes with similar packaging differing by net content, but with identical products (same formula, shape, size, color, and flavor), may be considered a single product.
For the purposes of registration, products offered in multiple package sizes with similar packaging differing by net content, but with identical products (same formula, shape, size, color, and flavor), may be considered a single product.
If a product is offered on a website, it is being offered into distribution in Minnesota, thereby requiring a license, along with registration or tonnage fee reporting. There are no additional requirements to sell your pet treats directly to consumers (in-person, online, through the mail, etc.) or to stores that will then resell them. However, if you choose to distribute your product in other states, you must determine each individual state’s requirements, as each state has its own set of feed regulations. Products registered as cottage food may be sold online, but they must either be picked up in person by the customer or personally delivered by the cottage food producer.
If a product is offered on a website, it is being offered into distribution in Minnesota, thereby requiring a license, along with registration or tonnage fee reporting. There are no additional requirements to sell your pet treats directly to consumers (in-person, online, through the mail, etc.) or to stores that will then resell them. However, if you choose to distribute your product in other states, you must determine each individual state’s requirements, as each state has its own set of feed regulations. Products registered as cottage food may be sold online, but they must either be picked up in person by the customer or personally delivered by the cottage food producer.
The State of Minnesota has the authority to inspect any facility operating within the state that qualifies for a feed license. A firm cannot opt-out of inspections.
The State of Minnesota has the authority to inspect any facility operating within the state that qualifies for a feed license. A firm cannot opt-out of inspections.
We recommend doing a search for testing labs that routinely analyze pet foods. Minimally, you should request crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, ash, and moisture. Ask the lab to determine the calorie content with a calculation specific to pets. Contact the lab you have chosen for directions on preparing and shipping your sample.
We recommend doing a search for testing labs that routinely analyze pet foods. Minimally, you should request crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, ash, and moisture. Ask the lab to determine the calorie content with a calculation specific to pets. Contact the lab you have chosen for directions on preparing and shipping your sample.
