The purpose of the North Carolina Commercial Feed Law is to regulate the manufacture and distribution of commercial feed within the state. It provides for annual registration of commercial feed and pet food that is distributed in the state. The annual registration fee is $5.00 for packages of over 5 pounds net weight, $40.00 for packages of only 5 pounds or less and $12.00 for canned (hermetically sealed containers) pet food. A state-wide inspection service is maintained for checking feed labeling for compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations and for collecting official samples for analysis. Chemical and microscopic analyses are performed by the Feed Laboratory to ensure feed products are safe and effective for their intended purposes.
Commercial Feed & Pet Food Laws/Regulations
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA) Farmer Forage Testing Program is a service designed to help North Carolina (NC) farmers evaluate the quality of their livestock forage. Through this program, NC farmers can submit forage samples, such as hay or silage, to be analyzed for key nutritional components like crude protein, fiber content, energy values, and mineral composition. These results help producers make informed feeding decisions, ensuring optimal animal health and performance while improving overall farm efficiency. The NCDA Food & Drug Division, Animal Feed Program provides these tests at an affordable cost ($10.00/sample for complete analysis), making it an essential resource for NC farmers looking to enhance the quality and value of their forage crops.