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Iowa Pet Food Regulations

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

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Overview

Iowa requires commercial feed registration through the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Annual license of $50 plus $25 per product. Tonnage reports required semi-annually. Iowa closely follows the AAFCO model.

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AAFCO Model

Unknown

Annual Fee

Varies

Per Product Fee

N/A

Legal Citation: Iowa Code § 198.3 et seq. (Iowa 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.