New York Pet Food Regulations
Commercial feed licensing, AAFCO compliance, and labeling requirements for pet treat businesses
Overview
New York allows certain non-perishable pet treats (biscuits, cookies, dehydrated treats) to be made from home kitchens under limited conditions, provided they do not contain meat and are sold directly to consumers. For full commercial distribution, registration through the Department of Agriculture and Markets is required at $75 annual license plus $50 per product.
Feed License
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AAFCO Model
Unknown
Annual Fee
Varies
Per Product Fee
N/A
Legal Citation: N.Y. Agric. & Mkts. Law § 129 et seq. (New York Commercial Feed Law)
Last verified: 2/28/2026
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