Should a New Omega-3 Oil for Chicken Feed Be Approved?
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 new feed ingredient would boost omega-3 content in eggs and meat. That's the same healthy fat found in fish. If you're looking for more omega-3s in your diet, this could help—without changing your shopping habits.
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 the official Canadian Feed Ingredients Table, making it legal for commercial use across Canada.
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 on this consultation page.
- 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?