Proposed document to be incorporated by reference – Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels

This document was part of a consultation on proposed changes to the Feeds Regulations, which ran from June 12, 2021 to October 15, 2021. This consultation is now closed.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing the Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels to be incorporated by reference (IbR) into the proposed Feeds Regulations, 2022.

This IbR document contains approved claims that would be allowed on a feed label without requiring product registration provided that the conditions for the feed and the label are met. It is divided into 3 tables based on the different types of permissible claims;

Table 1: General claims
Table 2: Nutritional claims
Table 3: Specialty feeds claims

If the feed contains a permissible claim and meets the conditions outlined for that claim, but is not exempt from registration for other reasons, the feed will still require product registration.

Table 1 : General claims
item	Column 1 Type of claim	Column 2 Approved claim	Column 3 Feed conditions	Column 4 Label conditions
1.	Claims highlighting the presence of a single ingredient feed	Contains XX (name of single ingredient feed). For example: Contains canola oil. Contains XX (name of single ingredient feed) as a XX (purpose statement). For example: Contains canola oil as an energy source.	The feed must contain the named single ingredient feed. The named single ingredient feed must be listed in classes 1 to 5 of the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table.	May indicate the purpose of that single ingredient feed as per the classification in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table or as per the registered label of the single ingredient feed.
2.	Claims respecting organic	Organic Contains XX percent organic ingredients Canada Organic logo	The feed must meet all of the conditions of Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.	The label must meet all of the conditions in Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.
3.	Claims respecting method of production	This feed is suitable for use as part of the raised without antibiotics program.	The feed must be made in a manner that is consistent with the CFIA Food Program's policy on method of production claims.	"Free from" claims are not allowed. The following claims may only be added to the label if the "Approved claim" also appears on the label. Raised without antibiotics RWA
		This feed is suitable for use as part of the raised without the use of added hormones program.	The feed must be made in a manner that is consistent with the CFIA Food Program's policy on method of production claims.	"Free from" claims are not allowed. The following claims may only be added to the label if the "Approved claim" also appears on the label. Raised without the use of added hormones
		This feed is suitable for use as part of the raised without animal products, animal by-products, animal fat, meat meal, animal meal, and/or bone meal program.	The feed must be made in a manner that is consistent with the CFIA Food Program's policy on method of production claims.	"Free from" claims are not allowed. The following claims may only be added to the label if the "Approved claim" also appears on the label. Raised without or fed no animal products, animal by-products, animal fat, meat meal, animal meal, and/or bone meal

Table 2 : Nutritional claims
Item	Column 1 Type of claim	Column 2 Approved claim	Column 3 Feed conditions	Column 4 Label conditions
1.	Claims respecting a source of a nutrient (for example, vitamin, mineral, fat, protein, fibre)^{Table Note 1}	Source of XX (specific nutrient). For example: Source of protein. Source of copper.	The feed must contain the specific nutrient (for example, protein) at a level that meets at least 25% of the animal's minimum daily requirement, as defined by the National Research Council. The feed must contain a source of the specified nutrient.	A guarantee for the specified nutrient must be included in the guaranteed analysis. Qualifier words are not permitted to be added to the claim, For example: "good"; "high in"; "excellent"; etc.
2.	Claims respecting digestibility	This product contains phytase which is an enzyme that increases availability of phytate phosphorus in poultry and pig diets when used at a minimum of 500 FTU/kg complete feed.	The feed must contain a registered source of phytase. The manufactured feed must contain or supply phytase at a level indicated as per the registered source.	A guarantee for phytase activity must be included in the guaranteed analysis. Source of phytase must be displayed on the label. The registration number of the original source of the phytase must appear on the label. For example: Contains 6-phytase produced by (name of microorganism) (Registration Number: XXXXXX) as a source of phytase. May include the brand name of phytase on a voluntary basis. Other approved claims as per the registered product can be transferred to the label. The approved claim on the label may also include the following statement: Because of the improved dietary phosphorus utilization, less phosphorus is excreted in the manure.
2.	Claims respecting digestibility	Promotes fat digestibility. Promotes protein digestibility. Promotes carbohydrates digestibility.	The feed must contain a registered source of carbohydrase, lipase or protease, as applicable. The manufactured feed must contain or supply the enzyme at a level indicated as per the registered source.	A guarantee of the activity for the specified enzyme must be included in the guaranteed analysis. Source of specified enzyme must be displayed on the label. The registration number of the original source of the specified enzyme must appear on the label. For example: Contains XX (name of the specified enzyme) by (name of microorganism) (Registration Number: XXXXXX) as a source of lipase.

Table Note

Table Note 1

fibre may be spelled "fiber".

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Table 3 : Specialty feeds claims
Item	Column 1 Specialty feeds	Column 2 Approved claim	Column 3 Feed conditions	Column 4 Label conditions
1.	Anion/cation balance products	Contributes to the reduction of the risk of hypocalcaemia in dairy cows.	The feed must contain sources of anions and cations. When used as directed results in reduced dietary cation/anion balance (DCAB). Does not supply a significant source of nutrients.	A guarantee for calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride and sulfur must be included in the guaranteed analysis. A guarantee for actual percent chloride and actual cation/anion balance expressed in mEq/kg must be included in the guaranteed analysis. The formula used to determine the DCAB must be included on the label. Directions for use must indicate feeding to dry dairy cows during weeks 1 to 4 of prepartum. List of ingredients is required on the label.
2.	Buffer products	Improves butter fat test in dairy cows. Buffer Buffered	Buffer products must only be fed to ruminants. The feed must contain at least one of the following buffer ingredients: Sodium sesquicarbonate; Sodium bicarbonate Magnesium oxide The recommended levels of sodium bicarbonate or the recommended levels of magnesium oxide or the recommended levels of both mineral salts, must be as follows: sodium bicarbonate at 1.2 to 1.6% of the dairy ration or 0.6 to 0.8% of the total diet dry matter. magnesium oxide at 0.4 to 0.6% of the dairy ration, or 0.2 to 0.4% of the total diet dry matter. two to three parts sodium bicarbonate mixed with one part magnesium oxide at 1.6 to 2.2% of the dairy ration or 0.8 to 1.2% of the total diet dry matter.	Feeds consisting of a mixture of buffer ingredients: No nutrient guarantees are permitted The actual level of buffer ingredient may be included in the guaranteed analysis Feeds consisting of a mixture of buffer ingredients and nutrients Guarantees for required nutrients normally shown for a similar feed not containing buffer ingredients Nutrients guaranteed cannot include the nutrient values from the buffer ingredients The actual level of each buffer ingredient may be included in the guaranteed analysis
3.	pH Adjuster products	Reduces pH of feeds. pH adjuster pH buffer	The feed must contain ingredients as listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table Part I, subclass 6.3, acidity regulator ingredients or products registered for that purpose. Directions for use must not exceed the maximum levels set for the acidity regulator ingredients listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table or as per the registered product. When used as directed the product maintains or alters the pH of the feed. The acidity regulator ingredient or product must not be encapsulated. Does not supply a significant source of nutrients.	No nutrient guarantees are permitted. Directions for use must support the use as a pH adjuster. List of ingredients is required on the label.
4.	Antioxidant products	Reduces oxidation of fats and nutrients. Reduces oxidation in feed. Feed antioxidant Prevents or retards oxidation of feeds.	The feed must contain ingredients as listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table Part I, subclass 6.1 preservatives, antioxidants, and stabilizers or products registered for that purpose. Directions for use must not exceed the maximum levels set for the antioxidants listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table or as per the registered product. When used as directed the product results in reduced oxidation in the feed. Does not supply a significant source of nutrients.	No nutrient guarantees are permitted. The minimum amount of each antioxidant must be guaranteed. Directions for use must support the use as an antioxidant product. List of ingredients is required on the label.
5.	Anticaking products	Anticaking of feeds Anticaking agent Flowing agent Flow aid Free-flow agent	The feed must contain ingredients as listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table Part I, subclass 6.5 anticaking ingredients or products registered for that purpose. Directions for use must not exceed the maximum levels set for anticaking ingredients listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table or as per the registered product. When used as directed the product results in improved flow or prevents caking of feed. Cannot contain flavour ingredients, antioxidants, yeast and yeast by-products, vitamins, algae, enzymes, any other specialty feed or any ingredient supplying nutrients to livestock. Does not supply a significant source of nutrients.	No nutrient guarantees are permitted. Directions for use must support the use as an anticaking product. List of ingredients is required on the label.
6.	Mould inhibitor products	Reduces mould growth in feed. Mould inhibitor	The feed must contain ingredients as listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table Part I, subclass 6.2 mould inhibitors or products registered for that purpose. Directions for use must not exceed the maximum levels set for mould inhibitor ingredients listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table or as per the registered product. When used as directed the product results in inhibition of mould growth in feeds. Does not supply a significant source of nutrients.	No nutrient guarantees are permitted. Directions for use must support the use as a mould inhibitor product. Must state the specific moisture level at which the product is effective at inhibiting or reducing mould growth. List of ingredients is required on the label.
7.	Forage additives	Forage additive Silage additive Silage inoculant Forage inoculant	The feed must contain ingredients as listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table Part I, subclass 6.20 forage additives or products registered for that purpose. Directions for use must not exceed the maximum levels set for the forage additives listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table or as per the registered product. When used as directed the product supplies the active ingredients at levels specified in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table to inoculate forage or silage or as per the registered product. Does not supply a significant source of nutrients.	Guarantees for any active substance are required. Detailed directions for use to reflect specific mixing instructions, application rates and targeted forages or feeds as per the active ingredient specifications indicated in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table or as per the registered product. Must add the percent dry matter content of the forage or silage to be inoculated. List of ingredients is required on the label.
8.	Odour control products	Potential to reduce odour in barns. Potential to reduce ammonia in barns. Odour control	The feed must contain ingredients as listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table Part I, subclass 6.14 odour control ingredients or products registered for that purpose. Directions for use must not exceed the maximum levels set for odour control ingredients listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table or as per the registered product. When used as directed the product has the potential to reduce odour in barns (for example, reduction in litter ammonia levels in barns or other indicators of odour). Does not supply a significant source of nutrients.	No nutrient guarantees are permitted. Directions for use must support the use as an odour control product. List of ingredients is required on the label.
9.	Pelleting products	Pellet binder Pelleting aid	The feed must contain ingredients as listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table Part I, subclass 6.4 pelleting aids or products registered for that purpose. Directions for use must not exceed the maximum levels set for pelleting aids listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table or as per the registered product. When used as directed the product results in aiding the pelleting of feed (that is, improves pellet durability). Does not supply a significant source of nutrients.	No nutrient guarantees are permitted. Directions for use must support the use as a pelleting product. List of ingredients is required on the label.
10.	Microtracers	Microtracers for feed Feed tracers	The feed must contain ingredients as listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table Part I, subclass 6.11 microtracers or products registered for that purpose. Directions for use must not exceed the maximum levels set for microtracers listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table or as per the registered product. When used as directed it should code, colour or identify micro-feed ingredients or feed. Does not supply a significant source of nutrients.	No nutrient guarantees are permitted. Directions for use must support the use as a microtracer. List of ingredients is required on the label.

Date modified:: 2021-06-11

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Proposed document to be incorporated by reference – Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels