PDFWAC 16-252-178
Registration requirements.
(1) Any PERSON who DISTRIBUTES a PET FOOD or SPECIALTY PET FOOD in or into this state must register the product with the department as required under RCW 15.53.9014.
(2) The registration application, which includes renewal applications, must be complete, accurate, legible, and submitted as prescribed by the DEPARTMENT and includes (at a minimum):
(a) The name, mailing address, physical address, and contact information of the applicant;
(b) The name, mailing address, physical address, contact information, and FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) number and/or unique business identifier (UBI) of the GUARANTOR;
(c) The name, mailing address, physical address, contact information, and FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) number and/or unique business identifier (UBI) of the manufacturer;
(d) Type of activities the manufacturer is engaged in:
(i) Species of animals the FACILITY MANUFACTURES products for the GUARANTOR;
(ii) Types of product the FACILITY handles.
(e) Package size:
(i) Number of products DISTRIBUTED only in packages of 10 pounds or more;
(ii) Number of products DISTRIBUTED both in packages of less than 10 pounds and/or packages of 10 pounds or more.
(f) Applicant's signature;
(g) Date signed;
(h) Electronic product LABEL(S) named in accordance with the specified naming convention; and
(i) Registration fees and late fee(s) as specified in RCW 15.53.9014(3).
(3) Currently registered PET FOOD and SPECIALTY PET FOOD products are required to be submitted as new products if there are changes to the LABEL that go beyond the QUANTITY STATEMENT or minor graphics changes.
If both a new version of the LABEL, and an old version of the LABEL are in distribution at the same time, both versions are required to be registered until the old version is no longer in the channels of distribution. At that time the old version may be withdrawn from the registration.
(4) Registration application forms can be obtained from the DEPARTMENT online at https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/animal-feed/forms; by emailing the animal feed program at petfood@agr.wa.gov, or by phone at 360-902-1844.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012. WSR 25-13-018, s 16-252-178, filed 6/6/25, effective 7/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012 and 15.53.9018. WSR 20-03-110, § 16-252-178, filed 1/15/20, effective 2/15/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 15.53.9012, 15.53.9013, 15.53.9016, and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 18-21-191, § 16-252-178, filed 10/24/18, effective 11/24/18.]