General Information
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- Association of American Feed Control Officials
- Association of American Plant Food Control Officials
- CA Dept. of Health Services
- CA Dept. of Pesticide Regulation
- California Grain and Feed Association
- National Grain and Feed Association
- National Egg Regulatory Officials
- U. S. Department of Agriculture
- U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Investigators by Region
Feed and Livestock Drugs Inspection Program
The Feed Inspection Program, with feed manufacturing industry ensures a clean and wholesome supply of milk, meat and eggs as well as providing assurance that the product received by the consumer is of the quality and quantity purported by the manufacturer. Inspectors and investigators located throughout the state conduct routine sampling and inspections; conduct quality assurance inspections of the manufacturing facilities; respond to consumer complaints; and enforce the laws and regulations that govern the manufacturing and distribution of livestock feed.
As part of the Feed Inspection Program, the Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE) Program, promotes feed safety and security through outreach and education, and performs Voluntary Feed Quality Assurance Audits. The Feed Inspection Program is funded through the collection of a licensing fee and an inspection fee based upon tonnage sold.
The Livestock Drug Program regulates over-the-counter livestock drugs. A program Registration Specialist reviews the livestock drugs for safety and efficacy. Particularly, livestock drugs intended for food production animals should be used in a way as not to cause a drug residue in food products derived from these animals. Fees are collected for licensing and registration to fund this program. Veterinarian prescriptions are exempt from registration.
Feed and Livestock Drug Notices to Industry
Feed Inspection Advisory Board
Current law establishes the formation of a Feed Inspection Advisory Board who advises or makes recommendation to the Secretary of Agriculture on matters relating to inspection and enforcement, annual budget, inspection fees, and regulations required to accomplish the purposes of the law. The Feed Inspection Advisory Board is comprised to eight members who possess a commercial feed license and one public member; all are appointed by the secretary for three-year terms. The board currently meets at least once a year.
Commercial Feed Licensing Fees
Each person shall obtain a license from the secretary for each location where commercial feed is manufactured, distributed, sold, or stored for later sale. Commercial Feed Licensing is for one year, beginning July 1st and expiring June 30th of the following year. The current annual licensing fee is $300. Licensing application can be obtained here.
Commercial Feed Inspection Fees
Any person who distributes commercial feed to a consumer-buyer in California shall pay an inspection tonnage tax on commercial feed sold except for whole hays when unmixed and whole grains. The inspection tonnage tax is thirteen cents ($0.13) per ton. Inspection tonnage tax is due on a quarterly basis.
Livestock Drugs Registration Fees
A Livestock Drug Registration shall be obtained for each livestock drug prior to offering it for sale in California. The fee for a two-year registration certificate is one hundred and eighty dollars ($180). The certificate period shall commence on January 1st of each even-numbered year and expires on December 31st of the next odd-numbered year. Registration application can be obtained here.
Restricted Livestock Drugs Licensing Fees
A retail license is required for each location from which restricted livestock drugs are sold. The annual retail license is valid for one year, beginning January 1st and expiring December 31st. The current annual fee is $25. Licensing application can be obtained here.