Florida (F.S. 580.051) — Commercial feed labeling requirements
Source: F.S. 580.051 (flsenate.gov), retrieved 2026-07-30. Commercial feed distributed in Florida (pet food included) must carry a legible label with specified information plus everything the FDA requires. This P2 topic covers the mandatory label elements and the missing-label penalty.
Labeling framework
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Any commercial feed or feedstuff distributed in this state, except a customer-formula feed and feed distributed through an integrated poultry operation or by a cooperative to its members, shall be accompanied by a legible label bearing all information required by the federal Food and Drug Administration and the following information:(EN: General labeling mandate (pet food included) — F.S. 580.051(1).)An accurate statement of the net weight.(EN: Required label element — net weight — F.S. 580.051(1)(a).)The brand name and product name, if any, under which the commercial feed is distributed. The word “medicated” shall be incorporated as part of the brand or product name if the commercial feed contains a drug.(EN: Required label element — brand/product name; "medicated" required in name if drug present — F.S. 580.051(1)(c).)The guaranteed analysis stated in terms that advise the consumer of the composition of the feed or feedstuff or support claims made in the labeling.(EN: Required label element — guaranteed analysis — F.S. 580.051(1)(e).)The common or usual name of each ingredient used in the manufacture of the commercial feed(EN: Required label element — common/usual name of each ingredient — F.S. 580.051(1)(f).)The amount of $100 shall be paid to the department as penalty for the distribution of any commercial feed that is not accompanied with the label required under this chapter.(EN: Missing-label penalty = $100 — F.S. 580.051(5).)