Pet Food and Animal Food cGMP Readiness: 21 CFR 507 in Practice
21 CFR 507 sets cGMPs and preventive controls for animal food. Labels follow state feed laws, many based on AAFCO models.
In Short
- Animal food is not supplement regulation.
- Keep Part 507 records 2 years.
- Check label rules state by state.
The Pet Food Manufacturing Guide
Balanced formulas. Safe ingredients. Every bag traceable.
- Which rules reach your product
- Supplier to silo
- Premix, extrude, test, release
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The Pet Food Manufacturing Guide
Balanced formulas. Safe ingredients. Every bag traceable.
21 CFR 507 sets cGMPs and, for most facilities, a hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls for animal food. Labels and nutritional claims follow state feed laws, many based on AAFCO models. Sources checked 3 Oct 2026.
Two layers in 21 CFR 507
Subpart B sets current good manufacturing practice for animal food. Subpart C requires most facilities to write a food safety plan with a hazard analysis and preventive controls, prepared or overseen by a preventive controls qualified individual.
Hazard Analysis
The hazard analysis must consider biological, chemical and physical hazards, including stones, glass and metal fragments, that are known or reasonably foreseeable (507.33). Nutrient imbalances and toxins can be chemical hazards for animal food.
Hazards to Consider
21 CFR 507.33.
Preventive Controls and Records
Where a hazard requires a preventive control, the plan sets the control, monitoring, corrective action and verification (507.34). Records are kept at least 2 years after they are prepared (507.208).
Labels and States
Label content, guaranteed analysis and nutritional adequacy statements are mostly governed by state feed laws, many of which adopt AAFCO model regulations. Check each state where you sell; Part 507 does not set them.
A Practical Check
Pick one finished lot and show its formula revision, ingredient lots and supplier records, process and preventive control records, label version and customers. Gaps found here are where an investigation would slow down.
Walk one finished lot
Questions
Is pet food covered by human supplement rules?
No. Animal food follows 21 CFR 507 and state feed laws, not 21 CFR 111.
How long are Part 507 records kept?
At least 2 years after they are prepared (507.208(a)(1)).
Who sets label rules for pet food?
Mostly the states, many adopting AAFCO model regulations, alongside FDA labeling rules.
Does V5 check AAFCO nutrient profiles?
We have not confirmed an AAFCO profile check. V5 holds formulas, ingredient lots, process records and label versions for your team to review.
Practical orientation, not legal advice. Rules differ by jurisdiction; your quality and compliance team decides what applies.
Keep reading
BSE Feed Rule Readiness: 21 CFR 589.2000 and 589.2001 for Feed and Pet Food
Pet Food Labels: 21 CFR 501 and AAFCO Model Requirements
21 CFR 507 Animal Food Guide: CGMP, Food Safety Plan, PCQI and Supply-Chain
Raw Pet Food Pathogen Control: FDA's Salmonella Policy and 21 CFR 507- Salmonella Pet Food Environmental Monitoring Readiness Guide