« End of the Transition Period on Compliance with Feed Labelling »

2024 Feeds Regulations

The labelling requirements set out in the 2024 Feeds Regulations have been updated and came into force immediately.

However, a 12-month transition period was provided. During this time, feed labels must comply with the requirements set out in the 2024 Feeds Regulations (Sections 44 to 54) or with the requirements of the 1983 Feeds Regulations (Sections 24 and 26 to 33). This allows feed companies to continue using existing labels already on the market and to transition from the 1983 Feeds Regulations to the 2024 Feeds Regulations.
After June 17, 2025 (end of the 12-month transition period), only the labelling requirements set out in the 2024 Feeds Regulations will need to be followed.

Labels play an important role in the safe and proper use of livestock feed.
Proper labelling helps buyers distinguish one livestock feed from another, make informed decisions, and provide information about the nature of the livestock feed and how it should be used.

REMINDER OF KEY DATES :
The 2024 Feeds Regulations were registered on June 17, 2024, and published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on July 3, 2024. They are being phased in over an 18-month period.

Requirements with immediate effect :
• Removal of mink and foxes as species considered to be livestock
• Exemptions under the Feeds Act and the 2024 Feeds Regulations
• Licensing and registration requirements
• Livestock feed content
• Feed intended for export
• Risk of harm investigations
• Record-keeping requirements
• Labelling requirements*
• Composition and safety standards*
*Effective upon registration of the regulation (June 17, 2024) with a 12-month transition period.

*Other species that will be designated as livestock as of December 17, 2025 : • Bison, water buffalo, cervids, llamas and alpacas • Ratites, pigeons, pheasants, partridges, quails, grouse, guinea fowl, and peacocks • Bees • Mollusks and crustaceans intended for human consumption

Example of required information on a label for a complete feed for chickens

(from the CFIA webinar “Feed Labelling” – March 11, 2025)

Noémie Marcos, agronomist M. Sc. (#11228)

For more information :
Legislation website (Justice) :
2024 Feeds Regulations

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA): RG-12 Regulatory Guidance: Labelling of Livestock Feed – [inspection.canada.ca]
Incorporated by reference documents – [inspection.canada.ca]
To help you with old and new requirements, see the link below:
Summary of old and new labelling requirements for livestock feed – [inspection.canada.ca]

Noémie Marcos, zoological nutrition consultant.