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LIVESTOCK FEED/PET FOOD

Manufacturing, Processing or Sales
ANIMAL FEED BIRD SEED DOG FOOD FEED PROCESSING
FEED SALES FISH FOOD LIVESTOCK FEED MANUFACTURING
PET FOOD MANUFACTURING PET FOOD SALES SALES ANIMAL FEED

Federal

U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Denver District
P.O. Box 25087
Federal Center, Bldg. 20
Denver , CO   80225-0087
(303)236-3000
The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine regulates the manufacture and distribution of food additives and drugs that will be given to animals. These include animals from which human foods are derived, as well as food additives and drugs for pet (or companion) animals. The agency publishes a variety of "Small Entity Compliance Guides" on subjects including prohibited proteins, labeling requirements, and other topics.

Link:  http://www.fda.gov/cvm/default.html

State

Colorado Department of Agriculture
Inspection & Consumer Services Division
2331 W 31st Av
Denver , CO   80211
(303)477-0093
1. Product must be registered.
2. Label must be approved.
3. Packaging and inspection requirements on feed and fertilizer.
4. Annual registration requirements.

State

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Air Pollution Control Division
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver , CO   80246-1530
(303)692-3100
Fax: (303)782-0278
The manufacturing and packaging process may release pollution emissions into the air:
If the emission are above specified levels, Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN) is required.
$100 filing fee, $50/hr evaluation fee.
Requires final approval and ongoing inspections.
Requires final approval and ongoing inspections.
Pet food and livestock feed manufacturers should contact the Small Business Clean Air Technical Assistance Program to determine if they are subject to APEN requirements.

State

Colorado Department of Revenue
1375 Sherman St
Denver , CO   80261
(303)238-7378
"Feed for Livestock" meaning all materials which are distributed as feed or for mixing with feed for domestic farm and ranch animals such as cattle, sheep, swine, goats, llamas, rabbits, horses, and poultry is exempt from state sales tax. Livestock does NOT include dogs, cats, birds or other animals kept as pets for pleasure or recreation. (39-26-114.6, C.R.S.)
In addition, purchases of agricultural compounds that are consumed by, administered to, or otherwise used in caring for livestock are exempt.

Link:  http://www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/sales13.html
All other product sales, including parts, are subject to sales tax. Contact the Department of Revenue regarding sales tax licensing regardless of whether a business sells retail, wholesale, on consignment or at events.
NOTE:  If selling fertilizer, see FERTILIZER
NOTE:  If the cost is contingent upon weight, see WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

page last updated 9/12/03

The Colorado Revised Statutes are available on line at http://198.187.128.12/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0. You can locate a statute of interest by searching either on the citation given in the database (e.g., 18-5-307) or on a keyword or phrase.

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