§ 113025 Processed Pet Food Definition

Health and Safety Code·California

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•Processed pet food is any pet food that has been cooked, dried, canned, or treated in a special way.
•This includes special pet diets, treats, and supplements.
•Fresh or frozen pet foods are not included in this rule.

Example

You buy a bag of dry dog food or canned cat food at the store.

This law says that food is 'processed pet food' because it has been cooked or canned. But if you buy raw or frozen pet food, this law doesn’t cover it.

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§ 113025 Processed Pet Food Definition

“Processed pet food” means a food for pets that has been prepared by heating, drying, semidrying, canning, or by a method of treatment prescribed by regulation of the department. The term includes, special diet, health foods, supplements, treats and candy for pets, but does not include fresh or frozen pet foods subject to the control of the Department of Food and Agriculture of this state. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Processed pet food Department of Food and Agriculture

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 113025.

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