Should a New Omega-3 Oil Be Approved for Chicken Feed?
Official title: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient – Micro-algae fermentation oil
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency wants to approve a new ingredient for chicken feed: oil made from fermented micro-algae. It's rich in DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid. The goal? Boost omega-3 levels in eggs and chicken meat without changing what chickens naturally eat.
Why This Matters
Buy eggs or chicken? This could affect what's in them. The oil would boost omega-3 content in eggs and meat. That's the same healthy fat found in fish. You might see more "omega-3 enriched" products at the grocery store.
What Could Change
If approved, feed manufacturers could add this micro-algae oil to chicken feed. Eggs and chicken meat could then be marketed as omega-3 enriched. The ingredient would be added to Canada's official feed ingredients list with specific labelling requirements.
Key Issues
- Is the proposed description for micro-algae fermentation oil accurate?
- Is there any scientific data that should be considered before approval?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed ingredient description and safety evaluation in the consultation notice.
- Send your comments by email to cfia.afp-paa.acia@inspection.gc.ca with "micro-algae fermentation oil" in the subject line.
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (2)
- Are there concerns about the accuracy of the SIF description?
- Is there any scientific data that should be considered before the SIF is approved?