WSDA carries out numerous programs related to
food and animals
that:
Regulates both the commercial livestock
animal feed and the commercial pet food industries in the state.
Protect and reduce the risk to public
health by assuring the safety of the state's food supply.
Protect Washington State's natural
resources, agriculture industry, and the public from selected animal
diseases.
Facilitate the movement of Washington
agricultural products in domestic and international markets.
Issues export certificates of
sanitation and free sale for food products manufactured in
Washington state.
Protection, promotion and enhancement
of animal health, wellness and well being by working within the
state, nationally and internationally to minimize the exposure of
the people of Washington State and their animals to harmful animal
diseases.