Government of Canada announces the publication of Feeds Regulations, 2024

Jul 24, 2024

The Government of Canada is committed to upholding Canada's high safety standards for food and animal feed, while maintaining market access for Canadian producers.

Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced the publication of the Feeds Regulations, 2024 in the Canada Gazette, Part II. These modernized regulations include a range of new, and updated requirements that will improve the safety of livestock feed and the food production continuum, reflect international best practices, and support innovation within the animal feed sector. The updated regulations also provide a more transparent process for the approval and registration of feed ingredients and feed products.

The new requirements will be introduced gradually to support animal feed regulated parties in complying with the following regulatory changes once they take effect:

Labelling rules come into effect immediately on July 3, 2024, with a one-year transition period where industry can follow either the existing or new requirements.
Requirements for preventive control plans will come into effect on June 17, 2025.
Licencing requirements and the addition of new regulated species will come into effect on December 17, 2025.

The CFIA will support industry throughout this transition with guidance materials, tools (such as a model preventive control plan system), and information sessions, to ensure stakeholders understand the new requirements and are supported in complying with the new regulations.

Source : Canada.ca

Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.