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.
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.
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: $4500 + tax.
This membership is reserved for supplier companies.