Feed

Commercial Feed and Pet Treat Products

What kinds of products need to be registered in Utah?

All brands or formulas of commercial feeds (including pet treats), feed ingredients for mixing in animal feeds, feed additive concentrates, and supplements or premixes must be registered when distributed for sale in Utah.

What constitutes separate products requiring individual registration? Are products that are the same formula but different sizes different for the purpose of registration?

“Whenever the name of a feed product is changed or there are changes in the product ingredients, a new registration shall be required. Other labeling changes shall not require registration, but the registrant shall submit copies of all changes to the Department as soon as they are effective. A reasonable time may be permitted to dispose of properly labeled stocks of the old product. Other labeling changes shall not require registration, but the registrant shall submit copies of all changes to the department as soon as they are effective.” (Feed Rules R68-2-3(4)) Example: A product that has different container sizes but the same product name and ingredients shall be considered one registration.

My business isn’t based in Utah, and I sell my products primarily or exclusively online. Do I still need to register them for sale in Utah?

Yes. Utah law does not exempt online retailers from registration. Our main focus for feed registration is consumer protection, where we watch for truth in labeling and safety concerns. In order to be effective, this has to apply to all products marketed to and sold to Utah consumers.

Why do I need to include guaranteed analysis on my product labeling?

Having verifiable label claims allows us to preserve truth in labeling to protect consumers.

On your website I saw something about a formula feed license. If I’m registering feed products, do I need to get a license too?

We do not license businesses or locations that sell feed products. A customer formula feed license is required when a company produces custom feed mixes made to buyer specifications. These custom products do not require additional product registration.

I want to make and sell pet treats, what do I need to do?

The requirements for the Home Produced Pet Treat registration are different from the Commercial Feed registration.

Pet Treats and Animal Feed Registration

Animal food, including pet treats, are regulated by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. The Commercial Feed Act requires the products to be registration with the state and a label approval for all feed products sold in the states. The Department reviews each label and declared ingredients for safe and effective use for animals. Registration can be done online on our registration portal. Full information can be found in the Utah Animal Feed Law and Rule.