Champion Feed Services Ltd. Pleads Guilty to Violating the Feeds Act and the Health of Animals Act

St Albert, Alberta, July 22, 2011: On May 26, 2011, in Alberta Provincial Court, Champion Feed Services Ltd. pled guilty to three counts of violating the Feeds Act, and one count of violating the Health of Animals Act.

A CFIA investigation determined that on or about September 3, 2008 and October 1, 2008, Champion Feed Services Ltd. manufactured feeds that were not registered as required contrary to section 3(1)(a) of the Feeds Act. The company was also found to have manufactured a feed that was not labelled as required, contrary to Section 3(1)(c) of the Feeds Act.

Champion Feed Services Ltd. also violated section 35(1) of the Health of Animals Act by obstructing or hindering a CFIA investigation by failing to furnish the inspector with the required documents to carry out the investigation.

Judge C.D. Gardner sentenced Champion Feed Services to three fines of $10,000 each for violations of the Feeds Act, and a fine of $5,000 for violating the Health of Animals Act. The total fines, $35,000, are payable in 30 days.

The CFIA enforces federal legislation including the Health of Animals Act and its Regulations and the Feeds Act and its Regulations. The CFIA safeguards food, animals and plants which enhances the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy, and access to international markets.

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