Should Feed Labels Include More Nutrient Information?

Official title: Share your thoughts: Proposed changes to the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels

Closed Regulations & Permits Agriculture & Food
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency asked whether livestock feed labels should be allowed to show ash content, not just fish feed labels. They also proposed letting manufacturers use the acronym "ECP" for equivalent crude protein on labels. This was a technical consultation mainly for the animal feed industry.

Why This Matters

This one's mainly for farmers and feed manufacturers. If you raise livestock, clearer feed labels could help you make better choices about what you're feeding your animals. For most Canadians, the impact is indirect—better animal nutrition can mean healthier food down the line.

What Could Change

Feed labels for all livestock could soon show ash content as an optional guarantee—currently only fish feed labels can include this. Manufacturers may also be able to use "ECP" as shorthand for equivalent crude protein, as long as they define it on the label.

Key Issues

  • Should ash content be allowed as an optional guarantee on all livestock feed labels, not just fish feed?
  • Should the acronym ECP (equivalent crude protein) be permitted on feed labels if defined?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels to understand the current requirements.
  2. Email your comments to the Animal Feed and Veterinary Biologics Division.

What Happened

The consultation has closed. Comments received will be reviewed and amendments to the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels will be made as required.

Key Documents