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Maryland direct-to-consumer guide, 2026

Pet Food & Treats

Dog and cat food, treats and chews

MDA Registration Required
$50Per product registration (MDA form)
Apr 30Annual registration expires
MDACommercial feed regulator
AAFCOLabel model

What is covered

YESCovered by this path

  • Registered commercial pet food products
  • Treats with required label
  • Products registered per brand or product name

NONeeds a different path

  • Unregistered pet food or treats
  • Human-food claims on pet products
  • Raw pet food without compliance review

Three compliance steps

A

Register each product

Maryland requires registration of each brand or product name before distribution

B

Pay the fee

The MDA form lists $50 per product; registrations expire April 30

C

Label

Include guaranteed analysis and ingredients per commercial feed rules

Quick reference

ItemRuleRegulator
RegistrationRequired per product before saleMDA
Fee$50 per MDA formMDA
ExpirationApril 30 each yearMDA
LabelPer commercial feed rulesMDA
Sales taxConfirm with ComptrollerComptroller

FAQ

Do homemade treats need registration?

Registration applies to commercial feed distributed in the state.

What is the fee?

The MDA form shows $50; fees may change.

When does it renew?

April 30.

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