Data submitted to the MDA is considered public data unless the registrant requests the data be considered Trade Secret (MN Stat. 18B.38 and 18C.405) and the Commissioner of Agriculture agrees the data qualifies for trade secret protection. Data contained in renewals is public under Minnesota law unless it qualifies for protection under the Pesticide Registration Law (Minn. Stat. § 18B.38) or other applicable state or federal law. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the MDA
Records such as registration documentation or sales data forms are retained for 6 years and automatically purged after that time. Data such as active ingredient content, SDS, and PFAS content is retained for the full lifecycle of the product.
Records such as registration documentation or sales data forms are retained for 6 years and automatically purged after that time. Data such as active ingredient content, SDS, and PFAS content is retained for the full lifecycle of the product.
A commercial kitchen is not required to manufacture pet food in Minnesota. Pet food can be manufactured within the home if the food is manufactured in such a way that it remains safe.
A commercial kitchen is not required to manufacture pet food in Minnesota. Pet food can be manufactured within the home if the food is manufactured in such a way that it remains safe.
If you manufacture, distribute, or your name appears on the label of a pet treat as the guarantor of the product, you need to have a Minnesota Commercial Feed License or operate within the Cottage Food Exemption.
