Section 19212 Of Article 1. Definitions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 9. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 1.

. "Processed pet food" means a food for pets which has been prepared by heating, drying, semidrying, canning, or by a method of treatment prescribed by regulation of the State Department of Public Health. The term includes special diet, health foods, supplements, treats and candy for pets, but does not include fresh or frozen pet foods subject to the control of the California Department of Agriculture.