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Pet Food & Treats

Pet food is commercial feed; each product is registered with UK Regulatory Services

Registration Required
$50Per product yearly for packages 10 lb or less
KRS 250Kentucky Commercial Feed Law
Not cottageHuman home-based processing does not apply
LabelGuaranteed analysis and ingredient list

What's Covered / Needs a Different Path

What's Covered

  • Pet food and treats registered with UK Regulatory Services before sale
  • Labels with product name, guaranteed analysis, ingredients, net weight and maker name and address

Needs a Different Path

  • Selling unregistered treats at markets
  • Making pet food under a human cottage registration
  • Claims of disease treatment

Compliance Steps

A

Register the product

Submit the application, a label copy and $50 per product for 10 lb or smaller packages.

B

Label

Meet feed labeling and federal pet food rules.

C

Pay fees

Larger packages use a tonnage fee.

Quick Reference

ItemRuleRegulator
RegistrationEvery commercial feed product before distributionUK Regulatory Services
LabelGuaranteed analysis, ingredients, net weightUK / FDA
Fees$50 or tonnageUK
ClaimsNo disease claimsFDA

Frequently Asked Questions

Do farmers market treats need registration?

Yes.

Can I sell raw pet food?

Registration and safety rules still apply.

Is my cottage food number enough?

No.

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