Covered and Non-Covered Produce
The Produce Safety Act covers raw agricultural commodities. A raw agricultural commodity (RAC) is any food in its raw or natural state, including all fruits that are washed, colored, or otherwise...
Commodity Export Certification Fees
The fee schedule for commodity export certification as set by the Georgia Department of Agriculture
Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)
Over the past several years, steps have been taken toward change in how medically important antibiotics can be legally used in feed or water for food producing animals. The Veterinary Feed Directive ...
Medicated Feed Mills
The Code of Federal Regulations, 21 CFR 515, requires certain medicated feed mills to be licensed with FDA. Licensed facilities are allowed to manufacture animal feeds from Category II, Type A...
Pet Food
The Georgia Department of Agriculture regulates the can of cat food, bag of dog food, or box of dog treats or snacks in your pantry. Our regulation of pet food is similar to that for other animal...
Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
cGMP refers to the Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations enforced by the FDA. The cGMPs in 21 CFR 507(B) provide a baseline safety and sanitation standards for the manufacturing, processing,...
Feed and Pet Food Labeling Requirements
Feed labels allow purchasers to select a product to meet their production needs and contains instructions on how to use the product to obtain the best benefits and results. A commercial feed label...
Hemp Grower Licenses
NOTE: The system used to perform background checks requires fingerprinting take place at one of the approved locations in Georgia. If you do not follow the exact instructions provided by GDA,...
Emergency Response Center
The Department of Agriculture works with state, federal and industry partners to support the safety and comfort of Georgia citizens, evacuees, and all livestock and companion animals. GDA’s Emergency...