Pet Treats Export OEM: FDA, CE, and Asia

# Pet Treats Export OEM

China is one of the world's largest pet treat producers, exporting to the US, EU, and Southeast Asia. What certifications and process does export OEM require?

Export markets

| Market | Requirements | Popular products |

|--------|--------------|------------------|

| US | FDA registration, AAFCO, 21 CFR | Chicken jerky, soft chews |

| EU | FCE, traceability | Dental chews, biscuits |

| Southeast Asia | Relatively loose, halal option | Chicken jerky |

| Japan/Korea | Ministry of Health | Freeze-dried, jerky |

| Middle East | Halal certification | Chicken treats |

Factory certifications

1. GACC export filing (China customs)

2. FDA registration (US clients)

3. cGMP/ISO audits

4. Veterinary health certificate per shipment

5. Certificate of origin

Product requirements

1. Ingredient declarations

2. Label per destination country

3. Guaranteed analysis

4. Traceable protein sources

5. Pesticide/antibiotic residue test reports

Process

1. Confirm formula and packaging

2. Sampling (ship to destination for testing)

3. Trial batch (100-500kg)

4. Formal order (1 ton+)

5. Customs clearance + shipping

6. Destination customs

Cost and MOQ

| Item | MOQ | Cost |

|------|-----|------|

| Chicken jerky export | 1 ton | $4-$8/kg |

| Duck jerky export | 1 ton | $5.5-$10/kg |

| Soft chews export | 500kg | $11-$22/kg |

| Freeze-dried export | 200kg | $42-$110/kg |

| Sampling | 5-10kg | $140-$420 |

Choosing a co-packer

1. Is it on the GACC export list?

2. FDA registration?

3. Can it issue veterinary health certificates?

4. Which countries has it shipped to?

5. Does it accept small trial orders?

Common pitfalls

1. Factory not on GACC list -> cargo stuck

2. Non-compliant ingredients -> customs seizure

3. Residue超标 -> return

4. Wrong label -> customs failure

5. Tariff and miscalculated FX -> loss

If you are building a cross-border pet brand, an export-experienced co-packer matters more than a cheap factory. Mixiaoqi pet food OEM/ODM has GACC export filing and Southeast Asia/Middle East shipping experience, starting at 500kg trial orders.

FAQ

Does exporting to the US need FDA?

The factory needs FDA registration, products themselves do not need FDA approval.

Can I export small batches?

Yes, from 500kg, but per-kg cost is higher.

Does freeze-dried need refrigeration?

No, sealed at room temperature.