Are distribution/warehouse facilities that supply animal food products to retail food establishments (e.g., farm supply stores and pet shops) required to register?

The distribution/warehouse facilities would be required to register because these facilities hold
animal food for consumption in the United States, unless one of the exemptions in 21 CFR 1.226
applies. Generally, the retail food establishment exemption would not be applicable because the
distributor/warehouse’s primary function is not selling directly to consumers. The
distributor/warehouse is distributing the animal food to retail food establishments, which are
considered businesses and not consumers.