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Massachusetts Pet Food Regulations

Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, and labeling requirements for pet treat businesses

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Overview

Massachusetts requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agricultural Resources. Annual license $100 plus $50 per product. Facility inspection required. Massachusetts has stricter enforcement than many states and higher fees.

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AAFCO Model

Unknown

Annual Fee

Varies

Per Product Fee

N/A

Legal Citation: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 128C, § 1 et seq. (Massachusetts Commercial Feed Law)

Last verified: 2/28/2026

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This is informational guidance, not legal advice. Always verify requirements with your state regulatory agency before selling food products.