Frequently Asked Questions

APPA currently offers memberships for pet product manufacturers and pet industry suppliers. To apply for APPA membership, you should first create an account in the APPA portal. There, you'll set up an individual and organization account to access the member application. Use these step-by-step instructions to create your accounts and submit your application!

APPA currently has membership options for Manufacturers and Suppliers in the pet industry. As part of your membership application, you will be required to submit proof of business documentation. APPA membership dues are collected upon application and auto-renewed each calendar year.

Manufacturers: To qualify for a manufacturer membership, you must be a pet product manufacturer or importer. APPA members include both domestic and international manufacturers. Manufacturers must meet additional criteria to be voting members. 

Suppliers: To qualify for a Supplier membership, you must be a service provider or product supplier for pet manufacturing businesses. Product suppliers may provide pet companion, packaging, components, technology, and equipment. Service providers may serve pet businesses through sales representation, marketing & PR, accounting & legal, finance & private equity, or media/influencer partnerships. Suppliers do not qualify as voting members. 

Please note: All new numbers must submit at least two of the following documents in order to apply; Invoice, Current Business License, Articles of Incorporation or a Partnership Agreement, First Page of Most Recent Business Tax Return, TIN Letter, Utlity Bill in Company Name or a Business Banking Statement.

To begin, visit the APPA Portal at https://portal.americanpetproducts.org/ and enter your account email and password to log in. 

If this is your first time logging in, please select "Forgot your password?" and enter your email address to reset your password and activate your account. 

If your email is not recognized, please select "Don't have an account?" to create a new account for the APPA Portal. 

To access the store and place an order, all users will need to log in to the APPA Portal. Once logged in, you will see a link in the left menu for The APPA Store. 

As a first-time Portal user, you will be asked to activate your account.

• Please provide your email address and click "Forgot your password?" to receive the reset password link.
• If you do not have an account with APPA, you will be asked to create an account.

Please note: We recommend users have an Individual AND Company account.

For questions about logging in or setting up an account, please contact support@americanpetproducts.org. 

Click here to read the APPA member by-laws.

The APPA Member logo is available to active APPA members. To download the logo, you must agree to the License Rules for Use of APPA Trademark. By clicking below, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the License Rules for Use of the APPA Trademark. 

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