The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a consultation period from September 30, 2020 to November 15, 2020, to seek feedback and to inform upcoming changes to the Feeds Regulations.
The CFIA wants to engage with all animal feed stakeholders, including:
- livestock feed manufacturers
- feed ingredient manufacturers
- feed retailers
- livestock owners and producers
- producer association groups
- veterinary associations
- other government agencies
All comments are welcome from industry, governments, the public, or other organizations or individuals with an interest in livestock feeds in Canada.
This consultation seeks feedback on the document Feed Regulatory Modernization – Pre Canada Gazette, Part I Publication Consultation, which provides an overview of the proposed changes to the Feeds Regulations and the potential economic impacts of these changes. This consultation document is accompanied by Fact Sheets: Feed Regulations 2021 which provide greater clarification on some of the key proposed changes.
How to participate
Review the document: Feed Regulatory Modernization – Pre Canada Gazette, Part I Publication Consultation and provide any comments.
We welcome your feedback by email, fax or mail by November 15, 2020. Contact us for more information.
Key questions for discussion
The CFIA is seeking feedback on the proposed changes to the Feeds Regulations:
- to gather feedback on and confirm whether there is support from industry on the proposed regulatory framework for livestock feeds
- to validate potential economic impacts of the proposed regulatory changes, especially with respect to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic
- to determine where additional guidance will be needed
Related information
- Fact sheets: Feeds Regulations 2021
- Guide to timelines for complying with the Feeds Regulations, 2021
- Feeds Regulations
- Feeds Act
For more information contact:
Laura Scott
Animal Feed Division
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
59 Camelot Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0Y9
Email: laura.scott@canada.ca
Fax: 613-773-7527