Should Pea Solubles Be Approved as a Pelleting Aid in Canola Meal?
Official title: Share your thoughts: Proposed new livestock feed ingredient – Pea solubles
Why This Matters
This is a technical change that mostly affects feed manufacturers and livestock producers. If you work in the feed industry or raise cattle or pigs, this could affect what ingredients are available for your operations. For most Canadians, this won't change what ends up on your plate.
What Could Change
Pea solubles would be added to the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table as an approved pelleting aid. Feed manufacturers could then use up to 2% pea solubles in canola meal. The existing description for pea solubles as an energy and protein source would also be updated.
Key Issues
- Should pea solubles be approved for use as a pelleting aid in canola meal at up to 2%?
- Should the existing description be amended to say 'partial removal' of protein instead of 'removal'?
How to Participate
- This consultation is now closed. Comments were accepted by email to cfia.afp-paa.acia@inspection.gc.ca until September 12, 2025.
What Happened
The consultation closed on September 12, 2025. The CFIA indicated that if no significant scientifically valid concerns were raised, they would finalize the approval and add the new description to the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table at the next update. A 'what we heard' report would be prepared if significant concerns were raised.