Memberships

PFAC represents both pet food and treat manufacturers and suppliers to the industry, including ingredient, equipment, and service providers.

PFAC is a dynamic association with a small team of professional staff dedicated to supporting members in their goal to provide wholesome, nutritious food for all our pets while growing their business.

We are recognized as the voice of the pet food industry with government officials and the various departments with which we work. We have strong relationships with CFIA, both import and export and animal products groups, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Market Access Secretariat, Global Affairs Canada, and the Trade Commissioner Service, among others.

Besides advocacy and regulatory support with direct lines to government, PFAC can also provide your company with a global presence and expertise as a founding member of the Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA). We provide regular information on key and emerging issues, direct support on individual or industry challenges, and networking opportunities.

Our link with the Trade Commissioner Service allows access to market intelligence and statistics, market specific webinars, events, and sales leads.

  • Manufacturer / Active Category 1 - Sales Over 0M - Yet Under 1M
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    CAD $2,500

    ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE THE PRIMARY MEMBER


    Manufacturer / Active membership is open to:

    1. Eligibility for Active Membership: Any firm, corporation or branch of the same located in 

    Canada, engaged directly in the manufacturing and/or marketing of pet food products for at 

    least one calendar year prior to this application, must follow AAFCO model regulations,

    must follow a recognized food safety program and by 2027 a 3rd party audit of the facility shall be

    eligible for ACTIVE membership.


    2. Participation: Membership shall be in the name of the firm or corporation. An Active Member 

    in good standing is entitled to all rights and privileges of Association membership.


    3. Annual Dues: Annual dues are based on sales of all cat and dog food manufactured in 

    Canada or marketed or sold in Canada and all brands exported from Canada if 

    manufacturing has occurred elsewhere than Canada, including all house brands, private 

    label generic and co-packed products. Please indicate the annual dues that will be paid in 

    accordance with the schedule below. All dues are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). 

    This tax applies to ALL COMPANIES seeking membership, whether Canadian-based, or 

    otherwise.


    DUES CALCULATOR - Annual Dollar Sales (IN MILLIONS)

    This Category is for companies that made Sales Over 0M - Yet Under 1M

    The dues for this Category are: $2500 + tax.

  • Manufacturer / Active Category 2 - Sales Over 1M - Yet Under 5M
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    CAD $4,500

    ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE THE PRIMARY MEMBER

     

    Manufacturer / Active membership is open to:

    1. Eligibility for Active Membership: Any firm, corporation or branch of the same located in 

    Canada, engaged directly in the manufacturing and/or marketing of pet food products for at 

    least one calendar year prior to this application, must follow AAFCO model regulations,

    must follow a recognized food safety program and by 2027 a 3rd party audit of the facility shall be

    eligible for ACTIVE membership.

     

    2. Participation: Membership shall be in the name of the firm or corporation. An Active Member 

    in good standing is entitled to all rights and privileges of Association membership.

     

    3. Annual Dues: Annual dues are based on sales of all cat and dog food manufactured in 

    Canada or marketed or sold in Canada and all brands exported from Canada if 

    manufacturing has occurred elsewhere than Canada, including all house brands, private 

    label generic and co-packed products. Please indicate the annual dues that will be paid in 

    accordance with the schedule below. All dues are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). 

    This tax applies to ALL COMPANIES seeking membership, whether Canadian-based, or 

    otherwise.

     

    DUES CALCULATOR - Annual Dollar Sales (IN MILLIONS)

    This Category is for companies that made Sales Over 1M - Yet Under 5M

    The dues for this Category are: $4500 + tax.

  • Manufacturer / Active Category 3 - Sales Over 5M - Yet Under 15M
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    CAD $7,000

    ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE THE PRIMARY MEMBER

     

    Manufacturer / Active membership is open to:

    1. Eligibility for Active Membership: Any firm, corporation or branch of the same located in 

    Canada, engaged directly in the manufacturing and/or marketing of pet food products for at 

    least one calendar year prior to this application, must follow AAFCO model regulations,

    must follow a recognized food safety program and by 2027 a 3rd party audit of the facility shall be

    eligible for ACTIVE membership.

     

    2. Participation: Membership shall be in the name of the firm or corporation. An Active Member 

    in good standing is entitled to all rights and privileges of Association membership.

     

    3. Annual Dues: Annual dues are based on sales of all cat and dog food manufactured in 

    Canada or marketed or sold in Canada and all brands exported from Canada if 

    manufacturing has occurred elsewhere than Canada, including all house brands, private 

    label generic and co-packed products. Please indicate the annual dues that will be paid in 

    accordance with the schedule below. All dues are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). 

    This tax applies to ALL COMPANIES seeking membership, whether Canadian-based, or 

    otherwise.

     

    DUES CALCULATOR - Annual Dollar Sales (IN MILLIONS)

    This Category is for companies that made Sales Over 5M - Yet Under 15M

    The dues for this Category are: $7000 + tax.

  • Manufacturer / Active Category 4 - Sales Over 15M - Yet Under 30M
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    CAD $11,000

    ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE THE PRIMARY MEMBER

     

    Manufacturer / Active membership is open to:

    1. Eligibility for Active Membership: Any firm, corporation or branch of the same located in 

    Canada, engaged directly in the manufacturing and/or marketing of pet food products for at 

    least one calendar year prior to this application, must follow AAFCO model regulations,

    must follow a recognized food safety program and by 2027 a 3rd party audit of the facility shall be

    eligible for ACTIVE membership.

     

    2. Participation: Membership shall be in the name of the firm or corporation. An Active Member 

    in good standing is entitled to all rights and privileges of Association membership.

     

    3. Annual Dues: Annual dues are based on sales of all cat and dog food manufactured in 

    Canada or marketed or sold in Canada and all brands exported from Canada if 

    manufacturing has occurred elsewhere than Canada, including all house brands, private 

    label generic and co-packed products. Please indicate the annual dues that will be paid in 

    accordance with the schedule below. All dues are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). 

    This tax applies to ALL COMPANIES seeking membership, whether Canadian-based, or 

    otherwise.

     

    DUES CALCULATOR - Annual Dollar Sales (IN MILLIONS)

    This Category is for companies that made Sales Over 15M - Yet Under 30M

    The dues for this Category are: $11,000 + tax.

  • Manufacturer / Active Category 5 - Sales Over 30M - Yet Under 45M
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    CAD $15,500

    ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE THE PRIMARY MEMBER

     

    Manufacturer / Active membership is open to:

    1. Eligibility for Active Membership: Any firm, corporation or branch of the same located in 

    Canada, engaged directly in the manufacturing and/or marketing of pet food products for at 

    least one calendar year prior to this application, must follow AAFCO model regulations,

    must follow a recognized food safety program and by 2027 a 3rd party audit of the facility shall be

    eligible for ACTIVE membership.

     

    2. Participation: Membership shall be in the name of the firm or corporation. An Active Member 

    in good standing is entitled to all rights and privileges of Association membership.

     

    3. Annual Dues: Annual dues are based on sales of all cat and dog food manufactured in 

    Canada or marketed or sold in Canada and all brands exported from Canada if 

    manufacturing has occurred elsewhere than Canada, including all house brands, private 

    label generic and co-packed products. Please indicate the annual dues that will be paid in 

    accordance with the schedule below. All dues are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). 

    This tax applies to ALL COMPANIES seeking membership, whether Canadian-based, or 

    otherwise.

     

    DUES CALCULATOR - Annual Dollar Sales (IN MILLIONS)

    This Category is for companies that made Sales Over 30M - Yet Under 45M

    The dues for this Category are: $15,500 + tax.

  • Manufacturer / Active Category 6 - Sales Over 45M - Yet Under 75M
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    CAD $19,000

    ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE THE PRIMARY MEMBER

     

    Manufacturer / Active membership is open to:

    1. Eligibility for Active Membership: Any firm, corporation or branch of the same located in 

    Canada, engaged directly in the manufacturing and/or marketing of pet food products for at 

    least one calendar year prior to this application, must follow AAFCO model regulations,

    must follow a recognized food safety program and by 2027 a 3rd party audit of the facility shall be

    eligible for ACTIVE membership.

     

    2. Participation: Membership shall be in the name of the firm or corporation. An Active Member 

    in good standing is entitled to all rights and privileges of Association membership.

     

    3. Annual Dues: Annual dues are based on sales of all cat and dog food manufactured in 

    Canada or marketed or sold in Canada and all brands exported from Canada if 

    manufacturing has occurred elsewhere than Canada, including all house brands, private 

    label generic and co-packed products. Please indicate the annual dues that will be paid in 

    accordance with the schedule below. All dues are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). 

    This tax applies to ALL COMPANIES seeking membership, whether Canadian-based, or 

    otherwise.

     

    DUES CALCULATOR - Annual Dollar Sales (IN MILLIONS)

    This Category is for companies that made Sales Over 45M - Yet Under 75M

    The dues for this Category are: $19,000 + tax.

  • Manufacturer / Active Category 7 - Sales Over 75M - Yet Under 125M
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    CAD $22,000

    ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE THE PRIMARY MEMBER

     

    Manufacturer / Active membership is open to:

    1. Eligibility for Active Membership: Any firm, corporation or branch of the same located in 

    Canada, engaged directly in the manufacturing and/or marketing of pet food products for at 

    least one calendar year prior to this application, must follow AAFCO model regulations,

    must follow a recognized food safety program and by 2027 a 3rd party audit of the facility shall be

    eligible for ACTIVE membership.

     

    2. Participation: Membership shall be in the name of the firm or corporation. An Active Member 

    in good standing is entitled to all rights and privileges of Association membership.

     

    3. Annual Dues: Annual dues are based on sales of all cat and dog food manufactured in 

    Canada or marketed or sold in Canada and all brands exported from Canada if 

    manufacturing has occurred elsewhere than Canada, including all house brands, private 

    label generic and co-packed products. Please indicate the annual dues that will be paid in 

    accordance with the schedule below. All dues are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). 

    This tax applies to ALL COMPANIES seeking membership, whether Canadian-based, or 

    otherwise.

     

    DUES CALCULATOR - Annual Dollar Sales (IN MILLIONS)

    This Category is for companies that made Sales Over 75M - Yet Under 125M

    The dues for this Category are: $22,000 + tax.

  • Manufacturer / Active Category 8 - Sales Over 125M - Yet Under 250M
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    CAD $30,000

    ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE THE PRIMARY MEMBER

     

    Manufacturer / Active membership is open to:

    1. Eligibility for Active Membership: Any firm, corporation or branch of the same located in 

    Canada, engaged directly in the manufacturing and/or marketing of pet food products for at 

    least one calendar year prior to this application, must follow AAFCO model regulations,

    must follow a recognized food safety program and by 2027 a 3rd party audit of the facility shall be

    eligible for ACTIVE membership.

     

    2. Participation: Membership shall be in the name of the firm or corporation. An Active Member 

    in good standing is entitled to all rights and privileges of Association membership.

     

    3. Annual Dues: Annual dues are based on sales of all cat and dog food manufactured in 

    Canada or marketed or sold in Canada and all brands exported from Canada if 

    manufacturing has occurred elsewhere than Canada, including all house brands, private 

    label generic and co-packed products. Please indicate the annual dues that will be paid in 

    accordance with the schedule below. All dues are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). 

    This tax applies to ALL COMPANIES seeking membership, whether Canadian-based, or 

    otherwise.

     

    DUES CALCULATOR - Annual Dollar Sales (IN MILLIONS)

    This Category is for companies that made Sales Over 125M - Yet Under 250M

    The dues for this Category are: $30,000 + tax.

  • Manufacturer / Active Category 9 - Sales Over 250M
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    CAD $35,000

    ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE THE PRIMARY MEMBER

     

    Manufacturer / Active membership is open to:

    1. Eligibility for Active Membership: Any firm, corporation or branch of the same located in 

    Canada, engaged directly in the manufacturing and/or marketing of pet food products for at 

    least one calendar year prior to this application, must follow AAFCO model regulations,

    must follow a recognized food safety program and by 2027 a 3rd party audit of the facility shall be

    eligible for ACTIVE membership.

     

    2. Participation: Membership shall be in the name of the firm or corporation. An Active Member 

    in good standing is entitled to all rights and privileges of Association membership.

     

    3. Annual Dues: Annual dues are based on sales of all cat and dog food manufactured in 

    Canada or marketed or sold in Canada and all brands exported from Canada if 

    manufacturing has occurred elsewhere than Canada, including all house brands, private 

    label generic and co-packed products. Please indicate the annual dues that will be paid in 

    accordance with the schedule below. All dues are subject to 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). 

    This tax applies to ALL COMPANIES seeking membership, whether Canadian-based, or 

    otherwise.

     

    DUES CALCULATOR - Annual Dollar Sales (IN MILLIONS)

    This Category is for companies that made Sales Over 250M

    The dues for this Category are: $35,000 + tax.

  • Supplier / Associate
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    CAD $2,350

    This membership is reserved for supplier companies.