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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 5Art. 1§ 19203 Pet Food Definition

§ 19203 Pet Food Definition

Food and Agricultural Code·California
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§ 19203 Pet Food Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •Canned pet food must be completely sealed and safe to eat.
  • •It can be made from fresh or frozen meat, horsemeat, fish, or parts of these.
  • •It can also have grains, vitamins, or minerals added to it.

Example

You buy a can of dog food at the store.

The food inside must be sealed tight and safe for your dog to eat. It could be made from chicken, beef, or fish, and might have extra vitamins or grains mixed in.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 19203 Pet Food Definition

“Canned pet food” means any commercially sterile food product packed in hermetically sealed containers and composed of either edible fresh or frozen meat or horsemeat, meat or horsemeat byproducts or fish, or a combination thereof. It may contain cereals, edible accessory food products or edible mineral- or vitamin-containing substances. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 815.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Canned pet foodcommercially sterilehermetically sealed containersedible fresh or frozen meathorsemeatmeat or horsemeat byproductsfishcerealsedible accessory food productsedible mineral- or vitamin-containing substances

Related Statutes

  • § 19208 Horsemeat Definition And Scope
  • § 11901 Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Requirements
  • § 11902 Pest Control Pilot Certification
  • § 11902.1 Pesticide Drone Use Limits
  • § 11902.5 Unmanned Pest Control Pilot Certification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 19203.
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