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Conditions for cancellation 33 (1) The Minister must not cancel a licence unless the licence holder has been notified in writing of the grounds for cancellation and has been provided with an opportunity to be heard in respect of the cancellation. Notice of cancellation (2) The Minister must notify the licence holder in writing of the cancellation and the date on which it takes effect.
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No risk of harm 34 (1) A feed must not present a risk of harm to human or animal health or the environment. Mixing of feed presenting a risk (2) It is prohibited for a person to mix a feed that presents a risk of harm to human or animal health or the environment with another feed for the purpose of bringing the feed into compliance with the requirements of the Act and these Regulations. Exception (3) Subsection (2) does not apply in the following circumstances: (a) either (i) the person referred to in subsection (2) makes a written request for authorization to mix the feed to the Minister, (ii) the request is accompanied by information respecting the risk and the measures that will be taken to mitigate the risk, (iii) the Minister determines, on the basis of the information provided, that the mix does not present a risk of harm to human or animal health or the environment, and (iv) the Minister provides to the person a written authorization to mix the feed; or (b) the feed that is being mixed is the result of a formulating error and the risk of harm is posed by a medicating ingredient, a single ingredient feed that does not contain a contaminant, a nutrient or a product type set out in the Compendium of Non-Feed Products .
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Suited for purpose 36 A feed must be uniformly mixed and have the chemical and physical composition necessary for it to be suited for the purpose for which it is intended.
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Content 37 A mixed feed may only contain (a) single ingredient feeds listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table that conform to the description set out in that Table for those single ingredient feeds and that are used for a purpose consistent with the applicable class or subclass for those feeds in that Table; (b) medicating ingredients set out in the Compendium of Medicating Ingredient Brochures for which the brand, claim, level, compatibility with another ingredient, if any, and species of livestock for which they are intended are those set out for those ingredients in that Compendium, unless the feed is a custom medicated feed; (c) pest control products registered under the Pest Control Products Act for the purpose of mixing with the feed; and (d) product types set out in the Compendium of Non-Feed Products for which the brand, claim, inclusion level and approved species of livestock for which they are intended are those set out for those product types in that Compendium.
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Premix or supplement — content 38 A premix or supplement may contain (a) medicating ingredients referred to in paragraph 37 (b); (b) pest control products referred to in paragraph 37 (c); or (c) product types referred to in paragraph 37 (d).
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Mineral feed — content 39 A mineral feed must contain at least 40% crude ash.
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Chop feed 40 A chop feed must be obtained by grinding, chopping or crushing (a) grains of wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn, buckwheat, flax, field peas, field beans, triticale, sorghum, canola or soybeans either alone or in combination with one another; (b) Mixed Feed Oats described in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table ; or (c) cereals grain screenings grade 1 or 2 or pulse grain screenings grade 1 or 2 described in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table .
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Chopped, crushed or ground grain 41 Chopped, crushed or ground grain sold as a feed or as an ingredient of a feed must meet, at a minimum, the characteristics set out in Schedule 3 to the Canada Grain Regulations for the lowest grade established by those Regulations for that kind of grain before it is chopped, crushed or ground.
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Single ingredient feed set out in Table 42 A single ingredient feed sold or imported under an approved name set out in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table must conform to the description of that feed set out in that Table.
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Packaging requirements 43 A package for a feed must (a) be suitable for its intended use and appropriate for the feed; (b) protect the feed against moisture, loss, damage, contamination and deterioration during normal handling, storing and conveying; (c) be clean and in a sanitary condition in order to prevent, eliminate or reduce to an acceptable level any risk of contamination of the feed; (d) be of sound construction; and (e) not transmit any contaminant to the feed.
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Location of label 44 (1) Any feed that is manufactured, sold or imported must have a label affixed to it or to a package containing it or, if the feed is shipped in bulk, attached to, included in or belonging to any document, including the invoice, shipping bill or statement of account accompanying the shipment. Feed shipped in bulk (2) If the feed referred to in subsection (1) is shipped in bulk, the label may be provided in electronic form. Exception (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to a customer formula feed if the feed is manufactured by a feed manufacturer for feeding to their livestock.
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“Feeding this product to cattle, sheep, deer or other ruminants is illegal and is subject to fines or other punishment under the Health of Animals Act . / Il est interdit d’en nourrir les bœufs, moutons, cerfs et autres ruminants et des amendes ou autres peines sont prévues à cet égard par la Loi sur la santé des animaux . ”.
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Request for list of ingredients 46 (1) If the name of each single ingredient feed used in a mixed feed is not contained on the label under subparagraph 45 (2)(b)(i), any purchaser may, within two years after the day on which the mixed feed is manufactured, make a written request to the manufacturer or registrant to obtain the name of each single ingredient feed used in that feed. Provision of information (2) The manufacturer or registrant must provide in writing the information referred to in subsection (1) within five business days of the day on which the request is received.
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Restrictions — information, guarantees and claims 47 A label must not contain (a) any information or guarantees which do not fully describe the usefulness of the feed; (b) any information or mark that would tend to deceive or mislead a purchaser, including any expression, word, figure, depiction or symbol that may reasonably be considered to imply that a feed contains any substance that it does not in fact contain or that it does not contain any substance that it does in fact contain; or (c) any claim about the feed, unless (i) it is set out in column 2 of the Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels and the conditions set out in columns 3 and 4 of those Tables are met for the types of claims set out in column 1 of those Tables, or (ii) it has been evaluated for the purpose of approving or registering the feed and has, based on the evidence provided with the application, been found to be satisfactory.
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Language of label — information required 48 (1) The information required to be shown on the label of a feed must be printed conspicuously, legibly and indelibly in English or French or both languages, except the following information, which must be shown in both English and French: (a) in the case of a medicated feed, other than a custom medicated feed, the information referred to in paragraphs 45 (1)(f) and (2)(c); and (b) in the case of any other feed for which a caution statement or warning statement is required to be shown on the label, that caution statement or warning statement. Language of label — optional information (2) Any optional information printed on the label that is provided to prevent any risk of harm to animal or human health or the environment, including any caution statement or warning statement that is useful to the purchaser of the feed or any information that is included in the preventive control plan under paragraph 59 (1)(a), must be printed in both English and French.
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Placement of information on label 49 (1) Subject to subsection (2), any information required to be shown on a label must appear on the principal display panel, except for the identification code which may appear anywhere on the label as long as it is clearly indicated. Exception (2) The directions for use, guaranteed analysis statement and list of ingredients may be provided on an insert that is enclosed in, or attached to, the package, if there is a reference on the principal display panel to where that information is located. Presentation of information on label (3) A label must not contain any variation in the character, size, colour or placement of the printing that obscures or emphasizes any part of the information required to be shown on the label unless such variation is to draw attention to the caution statements or warning statements required to be shown on the label.
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Suitable name 50 The name of a feed required to be shown on the label of a feed must not tend to deceive or mislead a purchaser.
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Purpose 51 (1) A mixed feed must have as part of its name the purpose for which it is intended. Species and class (2) A mixed feed must have as part of its name each species and class of livestock for which it is intended, unless the feed is formulated for all species or classes of livestock, in which case it may have as part of its name the word “livestock” or the words “ animaux de ferme ”. Identical names (3) If the name of a mixed feed is identical to that of another feed of the same manufacturer but is different in terms of its guaranteed level of protein, the brand of the feed must be different from the brand of the other feed or the percentage of protein content must form part of the name of each feed. Premix (4) If a feed is a premix, the word “premix” or “ prémélange ” must form part of the name of the feed. Supplement (5) If a feed is a supplement, the word “supplement” or “ supplément ” must form part of the name of the feed. Customer formula feed (6) If a feed is a customer formula feed, the words “customer formula” or “ formule du client ” must form part of the name of the feed. Single ingredient feed (7) If a feed is a single ingredient feed, the name of the feed must be one of the names approved and set out for that ingredient in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table . SOR/2025-47, s. 3
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Mandatory guarantee 52 (1) The guaranteed analysis statement required to be shown on the label of a feed must include (a) in the case of a single ingredient feed, any guarantee that is set out in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table for that feed; and (b) in the case of a mixed feed, the guarantees that are set out in column 2 of Table 1 of the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels for that feed. Optional guarantee (2) In the case of a mixed feed, the guaranteed analysis statement may also include a guarantee, in addition to the guarantees referred to in paragraph (1)(b), if the guarantee (a) is set out in column 1 of Table 2 of the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels in accordance with the particulars set out in columns 2 to 4 of that Table for that guarantee; or (b) has been evaluated for the purpose of registering the feed and has, based on the evidence provided with the application, been found to be satisfactory in that it conveys useful information to the purchaser of the feed.
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Individual serving 53 (1) In the case of a mixed feed that is in the form of an individual serving, the guaranteed analysis statement referred to in section 52 may include an indication of the amount per individual serving of each guaranteed nutrient. Moisture content (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) and section 52 , and unless otherwise specified on the label, the guaranteed analysis statement must be based on the feed as fed and take into account its maximum moisture content.
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International system of units 54 (1) Subject to subsection (2), all units of measurement shown on a label of a feed must be expressed in units based on the international system of units in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act . Other units of measurement (2) Units of measurement from other systems may also be shown on a label if the quantities expressed in other units of measurement are equivalent to the quantities expressed in units based on the international system of units.
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Definitions 55 The following definitions apply in this section and sections 56 to 60 . acceptable level means a level of a biological, chemical or physical hazard that does not present a risk of contamination of a feed. ( niveau acceptable ) control measure means a measure that can be applied to prevent or eliminate any biological, chemical or physical hazard that presents a risk of contamination of a feed or to reduce the hazard to an acceptable level. ( mesure de contrôle ) critical control point means a step at which the application of a control measure is essential to prevent or eliminate any biological, chemical or physical hazard that presents a risk of contamination of a feed or to reduce the hazard to an acceptable level. ( point de contrôle critique ) equipment means equipment, in a facility, that is used in connection with an activity that is regulated under the Act. ( équipement ) facility means a location, excluding a conveyance, where a feed is manufactured, stored, packaged, labelled or sold. ( installation )
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acceptable level means a level of a biological, chemical or physical hazard that does not present a risk of contamination of a feed. ( niveau acceptable )
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control measure means a measure that can be applied to prevent or eliminate any biological, chemical or physical hazard that presents a risk of contamination of a feed or to reduce the hazard to an acceptable level. ( mesure de contrôle )
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critical control point means a step at which the application of a control measure is essential to prevent or eliminate any biological, chemical or physical hazard that presents a risk of contamination of a feed or to reduce the hazard to an acceptable level. ( point de contrôle critique )
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equipment means equipment, in a facility, that is used in connection with an activity that is regulated under the Act. ( équipement )
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facility means a location, excluding a conveyance, where a feed is manufactured, stored, packaged, labelled or sold. ( installation )
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Identification and analysis of hazards 56 (1) A person who manufactures, stores, packages, labels, sells or exports a feed must identify the biological, chemical and physical hazards that are present in that feed and analyze those hazards to determine whether they present a risk of contamination of that feed. Control of hazards (2) The person must prevent, eliminate or reduce to an acceptable level the hazards identified as being present in the feed by using control measures that are shown by evidence to be effective, including any treatment or process that is necessary for the feed to comply with section 35 . Factors (3) In identifying and analyzing the hazards referred to in subsection (1), the person must consider the effect of any factor relevant to the safety of the feed, including (a) the formulation of the feed; (b) the ingredients of the feed, including raw materials; (c) the level of any inherent contaminant in the feed; (d) the procedures for manufacturing, processing, packaging and labelling the feed; (e) the storage and distribution of the feed; (f) transportation practices; (g) the intended or reasonably foreseeable use of the feed; (h) the condition, function, design and sanitation of the facility and equipment; (i) employee hygiene; and (j) meteorological conditions.
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Preparing, keeping and maintaining 57 (1) A person who manufactures, stores, packages, labels, sells or exports a feed must prepare, keep and maintain a written preventive control plan that meets the requirements set out in section 59 for any of those activities. Exception (2) Despite subsection (1), a preventive control plan is not required to be prepared, kept or maintained for any activity conducted by that person in respect of a feed that is a cultivated farm crop that (a) is unprocessed and will be manufactured, processed or treated for use as a grain, oil, pulse or sugar; and (b) has a label applied or attached to it that bears the words “For Further Preparation Only” or “ pour conditionnement ultérieur seulement ”.
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Implementation 58 Any person that is required to prepare, keep and maintain a preventive control plan must implement that plan.
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that is used in the manufacturing, storing, packaging or labelling of a feed is conducted in a manner that does not present a risk of contamination of the feed; (z) any person who is involved in the manufacturing, storing, packaging or labelling of a feed has the competencies and qualifications that are necessary to carry out their duties; (z.1) any person who enters or is in an area where a feed is manufactured, stored, packaged or labelled wears clothing, footwear and protective coverings that will prevent, eliminate or reduce to an acceptable level any risk of contamination of the feed; and (z.2) a facility and any equipment are clean and in a sanitary condition to prevent, eliminate or reduce to an acceptable level any risk of contamination of the feed. Content — other requirements (3) The preventive control plan must include a description of the measures for ensuring that the applicable requirements set out in sections 34 to 54 , 61 to 64 , 69 and 71 are met.
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Retention period — documents 60 Any person that is required to prepare, keep and maintain a written preventive control plan must keep (a) a copy of each version of the preventive control plan for two years after the day on which that version ceases to be implemented; and (b) supporting documents that show evidence of the information set out in section 59 and documents that substantiate that the preventive control plan has been implemented with respect to that section, for two years after the day on which they are prepared.
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Investigation — risk of harm 61 (1) Any person that manufactures, stores, packages, labels, sells or exports a feed and who suspects on reasonable grounds that the feed presents a risk of harm to human or animal health or the environment or does not meet the requirements of the Act or these Regulations must immediately investigate the matter. Notification (2) If the investigation establishes that the feed presents a risk of harm to human or animal health or the environment, the person must immediately notify the Minister and immediately take action to mitigate the risk.
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Complaints — procedure 62 (1) Any person that manufactures, stores, packages, labels, sells or exports a feed must prepare, keep and maintain a document that sets out a procedure for receiving, investigating and responding to complaints regarding the feed. Complaints — implementation (2) On receipt of a complaint, the person must implement the procedure, prepare a document that sets out the details of the complaint, the results of the investigation and the actions taken based on those results and keep the document for two years after the day on which the actions are completed.
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Recall procedure 63 (1) Any person that manufactures, stores, packages, labels, sells or exports a feed must prepare, keep and maintain a document that sets out a recall procedure that enables the effective recall of the feed, the name of a contact person who is responsible for the procedure and the name of a contact person who is responsible for conducting recalls. Recall — implementation (2) If a feed is recalled because it presents a risk of harm to human or animal health or the environment, the person must (a) immediately implement the recall procedure; and (b) prepare a document that sets out the details of the recall, including any information that substantiates its effectiveness, and keep the document for two years after the day on which the recall is initiated.
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Mixed feed 64 (1) Any person that manufactures a mixed feed must keep a copy of the mix sheet for a period of two years after the day of manufacture of each lot as well as a copy of the mix formula for a period of two years after the last day of manufacture of that feed. Customer formula feed or custom medicated feed (2) If the feed is a customer formula feed or custom medicated feed, the person who manufactures that feed must (a) have in their possession during the manufacture of that feed, a copy of the mix formula and a copy of either the written order that is signed by the purchaser or of the veterinary prescription under which the feed is manufactured; and (b) keep the copy of the mix formula and either the written order or the prescription for a period of two years after the last day of manufacture of that feed. Single ingredient feed (3) Any person that manufactures a single ingredient feed must keep a document containing the name of the feed, its identification code, its date of manufacture and the quantity manufactured for a period of two years after the day of manufacture of each lot of the feed, and keep a copy of any mix formula for a period of two years after the last day of manufacture of the feed. SOR/2025-47, s. 4
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Information 65 (1) Any person that imports a feed must, before or at the time of the import, provide to the Minister, in a form approved by the President, the following information: (a) their name and address; (b) the name and address of the person from whom the feed is received; (c) the name of the country of origin; (d) the address of the first destination of the feed in Canada; and (e) a description of the feed, including its name and quantity. Exception (2) Despite subsection (1), the Minister may authorize the person who imports the feed, at their written request, to provide the information after the time of import, at the time specified by the Minister.
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Further inspection 66 If, during an inspection that is conducted at the time of the import of a feed, the inspector determines that a further inspection is required, the person who imports the feed must keep it at the address referred to in paragraph 65 (1)(d) until the further inspection is completed.
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Same level of protection 67 The person who imports a feed must demonstrate that the feed imported has been manufactured, stored, packaged and labelled in a manner and under conditions that provide at least the same level of protection as that provided by subsections 56 (1) and (2) and sections 59 to 63 .
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Non-compliant feed 68 Any person may import a feed, other than a novel feed, that does not meet any of the requirements set out in sections 6 and 34 to 54 if (a) a label that bears the words “Imported for Export” or “ importé pour l’exportation ” is applied or attached to the feed or accompanies it; (b) the feed is intended to be stored, processed, packaged or labelled for the purpose of exporting it; and (c) the activities referred to in paragraph (b) are conducted by the holder of a licence issued under section 5.2 of the Act.