Permit for Rendering Facilities

In accordance with MN Statute 35.82 any person engaged in the business of rendering all or parts of animals, poultry, or fish must first obtain a permit from the Board of Animal Health.

Steps to Obtaining a Rendering Permit:

1. Contact the Board of Animal Health at 651-201-6824.
2. Complete an Application for Carcass Rendering Permit and return it to the Board office.
3. Upon receipt of your application, a Board of Animal Health inspector will contact you to schedule an initial inspection and review the requirements for operating a Rendering Facility.
4. After the application/inspection process is complete and all items are deemed satisfactory; a permit will be issued to you.
5. Permits are valid between July 1 and June 30 for the applicable year. All facilities must repeat the application and inspection process annually.