Summary of the old and new labelling requirements for livestock feeds

• any information required on the label of a livestock feed must be printed conspicuously and legibly
• any information must appear on the main panel of the package label or, where the package contains less than 5 kg, on the surface of the package
• substituting any required display information with a machine-readable format, such as a QR code or bar code, is not permitted

• any information required on the label of a livestock feed must be printed conspicuously and legibly
• any information required to be shown on a label must appear on the principal display panel except the directions for use, guaranteed analysis statement and list of ingredients which 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 indicate where the additional information is located
• the identification code or lot number may appear anywhere on the label or package, as long as it is clearly indicated
• substituting any required display information with a machine-readable format, such as a QR code or bar code, is not permitted

• the label for all livestock feeds must be either in English or French, or both
• health and safety information can appear in English or French, or both
• any labels having other languages than English or French require registration

• the label for all livestock feeds must be either in English or French, or both
• health and safety information must appear in both official languages English and French
  This includes:
  • the prohibited material statement
  • the directions for use and information outlined in the Compendium of Medicating Ingredient Brochures (CMIB) for each medicating ingredient in a medicated feed
  • caution statements and warning statements
  • any information (caution statements, warning statements, preventive controls identified in a preventive control plan) that has been added to the label on a voluntary basis and has been provided to prevent risk of harm to animals, humans or the environment for livestock feeds
• any labels having other languages than English or French require registration

• it is optional for a livestock feed label to have a brand name
• shall not deceive or mislead a purchaser with respect to the composition, purpose or usefulness
• brand names are acceptable unless they imply a claim which may require registration or approval (for example, "hoof healer")
• brand names including the use of acronyms and abbreviations, are acceptable unless they imply a claim which may require registration or approval

• it is optional for a livestock feed label to have a brand name
• shall not deceive or mislead a purchaser with respect to the composition, purpose or usefulness
• brand names are acceptable unless they imply a claim which may require registration or approval (for example, "hoof healer")
• brand names including the use of acronyms and abbreviations, are acceptable unless they imply a claim which may registration or approval

• it is mandatory for a livestock feed label to have a feed name
• it shall be appropriate for the intended use of the livestock feed
• it shall not be misleading or deceiving
• it shall not imply a claim unless it has been evaluated, evidence is deemed satisfactory, and the livestock feed has been registered
• for single ingredient feeds (SIFs), the name must be approved as listed in Schedules IV or V
• it must reflect the intended end-use of the product (for example, complete feed, supplement, micro-premix, mineral feed, anticaking agent, forage additive, odour control agent, flavouring agent, etc.)
• intended species must be identified in the feed name (for example, swine, beef cattle, dairy cattle, poultry, horses, livestock, etc.)
• intended classes of the species should be added in the name for the product when applicable (for example, grower, finisher, breeder, lactating, layers, calves, etc.)
• if the feed is for all livestock, it must be suitable for all livestock species

Refer to the Labelling on livestock species.

• it is mandatory for a livestock feed label to have a feed name
• it shall be appropriate for the intended purpose of the livestock feed
• it shall not be misleading or deceiving
• it shall not imply a claim, unless the claim:
  • is set out in the Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels, and the conditions for that approved claim have been met; or
  • has been evaluated, evidence is deemed satisfactory, and the livestock feed has been registered
• for single ingredient feeds (SIFs), the name must be 1 of the approved names as set out in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table (CFIT)
• for mixed feeds, the name must contain the purpose of the livestock feed (for example, complete feed, premix, supplement, mineral feed, anticaking agent, forage additive, odour control agent, flavouring agent, etc.)
• for premixes, supplements and customer formula feeds, the purpose of the livestock feed (for example, premix) must be included in the name
• the name must contain the intended livestock species (for example, swine, horses, dairy cattle, poultry, livestock, etc.)
• the name must contain the intended classes of livestock species, when applicable (for example, finisher swine, laying hens, lactating dairy cattle, etc.)
• if the livestock feed is for all livestock, it must be suitable for all livestock species and the name may contain the term "livestock"

Refer to the Labelling on livestock species.

• it is mandatory if the livestock feed contains a medicating ingredient and it is in a form other than mash
• it is mandatory for liquid livestock feeds
• it is optional for dry non-medicated feeds

Refer to the Livestock feed forms.

• it is optional to include the form of the livestock feed on any livestock feed label
• if the form is present on the label, it should be appropriate given the purpose of the livestock feed and should not deceive, be misleading or make an unapproved claim

Refer to the Livestock feed forms.

• directions for use on the label must include sufficient detail to permit the safe and effective use of the livestock feed for its intended purpose by users with no special knowledge of the purpose and use of the livestock feed
• directions for use may be written/indicated on the label or may refer to an insert containing detailed directions for use if such an insert is enclosed within the package that bears the label
• any restrictions on use rates that are found in the SIF definition in Schedules IV and V must be reflected on the label of the SIF
• the directions for use should reflect how to use the mixed feed for its intended purpose
• for livestock feeds containing selenium that are intended for dairy and dry cows, a table of maximum allowable daily intakes for the feed must appear on the label
• for medicated feeds (other than veterinary prescription feeds), including medicated customer formula feeds, complete directions for use must be as prescribed in the CMIB
• for veterinary prescription feeds, directions for use of the feed must be as indicated on the veterinary prescription and must include the period of medication during which the medicated feed is to be fed to the livestock
• for non-medicated customer formula feeds, directions for use are not required on the label

• it is mandatory for a livestock feed label to have directions for use on a label
• directions for use must include sufficient detail to permit the safe and effective use of the livestock feed for its intended purpose by users with no special knowledge of the purpose and use of the livestock feed
• directions for use may appear on the principal display panel or be provided on an insert, if there is reference on the principal display panel to where this information is located
• any restrictions on use rates that are found in the SIF description in the CFIT must be reflected on the label of the SIF
• the directions for use should reflect how to use the mixed feed for its intended purpose
• for livestock feeds containing selenium that are intended for lactating and dry cows, a table of maximum allowable daily intakes is not required on the label, however the selenium level in the total diet of livestock must not exceed the maximum selenium values as specified in the Tables of Maximum Nutrient Values for Feeds
• for all medicated feeds (other than custom medicated feeds), including medicated customer formula feeds, complete directions for use must be as set out in the CMIB
• for custom medicated feeds, directions for use must be as indicated on the veterinary prescription and must include the period of medication during which the medicated feed is to be fed to the livestock
• for non-medicated customer formula feeds, the directions for use are required on the label
• for ruminant, horse and rabbit feeds, the estimated daily dry matter intake of the animals expressed as kg DM/head/day or as % body weight should be indicated on the label
• for livestock feeds that are to be fed to ruminants, horses and rabbits, the use or feeding rates of the grain ration (or complete feed portion) may be expressed on an "as fed" or on a "DM" basis
• for free-choice feeds (supplements, blocks, trace mineral, minerals feeds, etc.) the estimated daily intake of the feed should be indicated on the labels (for example, kg/head/day or g/head/day)
• for mixed feeds containing non-feed products, the directions for use are required on the label as set out in the Compendium of Non-Feed Products (CNFP)

• the guaranteed analysis must reflect the purpose of the livestock feed
• guaranteed analysis should appear as a header and should be in bold characters
• for SIFs, the label must contain all of the required guarantees that are specified for that SIF as indicated in Schedules IV and V
• guarantees are not required on the label for customer formula feeds
• the required guarantees and the unit to express nutrient values are set by specific livestock feed types in table 3 of Schedule I
• if guarantees other than the ones allowed in table 3 appear on the label, the livestock feed must be registered
• the nutrient values when fed as per the directions for use must be in the range as prescribed for the specific livestock species in table 4 of Schedule I
• if nutrient guarantees are outside the range as prescribed for the specific species in table 4, the livestock feed must be registered or be subject to other exemption from registration criteria (for example, customer formula feeds)
• nutrients that are supplied at significant amounts should be guaranteed on the label to allow the purchaser to make an informed decision

Other label guarantees:

• if the SIF label has other label guarantees not set out in Schedules IV and V for that particular SIF, the SIF must be registered
• if a mixed feed label has other label guarantees not set out in tables 3 and 4 of Schedule I, the mixed feed must be registered (for example, bound minerals, phytase activity, etc.)

• it is mandatory for a livestock feed label to have a guaranteed analysis on the label unless it is a customer formula feed
• the guaranteed analysis must reflect the purpose of the livestock feed
• guaranteed analysis may appear on the principal display panel or be provided on an insert, if there is reference on the principal display panel to where this information is located
• for SIFs, the label must contain all of the required guarantees that are specified for that SIF as set out in the CFIT
• the mandatory guarantees and the units to express those guarantees are set out for specific mixed feed types in table 1 of the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels
• optional guarantees are allowed on mixed feed labels without registration, if they meet the conditions for the optional guarantees as set in Table 2 of the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels
• the nutrient levels when fed as per the directions for use with other ingredients in the total diet must not exceed the maximum nutrient values stated for the specific livestock species in the Tables of Maximum Nutrient Values for Feeds
• for all livestock feeds, including customer formula feeds, if nutrient levels exceed the maximum nutrient values set out in the Tables of Maximum Nutrient Values for Feeds, the feed is non-compliant
• nutrients that are supplied at significant amounts should be guaranteed on the label to allow the purchaser to make an informed decision

Other label guarantees:

• if the SIF label has other label guarantees not set out in the CFIT for that particular SIF, the SIF must be registered
• if the mixed feed label has other label guarantees not set out in table 1 or table 2 of the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels, the mixed feed must be registered (for example, linoleic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, etc.)

• for SIFs, the names of antioxidants or preservatives used in the manufacture of the SIF must appear on the label when required by the definition listed in Schedules IV or V
• for mixed feeds, if the list of SIFs appears on the label, the SIFs must be identified as per their approved name(s) in schedules IV or V
• non-specialty feeds, imported and domestic, must have either the complete list of ingredients or the following statement on the label "A list of ingredients used in this feed may be obtained from the manufacturer or registrant"
• for a customer formula feed, the list of ingredients or the generic statement is not required on the label
• when registered feeds are included within the mixed feed, the registered feed must be identified by its registration number and approved brand name or name
• for imported mixed feeds, which must be registered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), if the list of ingredients is not on the label, a separate document with the list of ingredients is required to accompany the application for registration
• the list of ingredients is required on labels for all specialty feeds
• for livestock feeds manufactured in Canada, the embedded vitamin D and vitamin E can be identified in the list of ingredients on the label as vitamin D registered source and vitamin E registered source
  The registration number of these vitamins must be provided with the list of ingredients provided with the application for registration
• for imported livestock feeds, the embedded vitamin D and vitamin E must be indicated by the registration number on the label or if the list of ingredients is not on the label, the registration number must be included with the list of ingredients provided with the application for registration

• If the SIF description as set out in the CFIT indicates that non-nutritional ingredients such as carriers, antioxidants, pelleting aids, anticaking agents, etc. used in the manufacture of the SIF are to be indicated on the SIF label, they are to be stated on the SIF label
• for mixed feeds, other than customer formula feeds, the label must contain the name of each SIF used in the formulation of the mixed feed or the following statement: "A list of the ingredients used in this feed may be obtained from the manufacturer or registrant"
• the list of ingredients may appear on the principal display panel or be provided on an insert, if there is reference on the principal display panel to where this information is located
• all SIFs used in a mixed feed must be approved and listed in the CFIT
• if the label includes the full list of ingredients, then the SIFs that are present in the livestock feed must be identified in the list of ingredients by 1 of their approved names as stated in the CFIT
• if a mixed feed contains a part 2 SIF, the SIF must come from a registered source, and the valid registration number must appear after 1 of the approved SIF names in parentheses
• if the mixed feed contains a registered mixed feed, the name of the registered feed is to appear immediately followed by its valid registration number in parenthesis
• if a mixed feed contains a non-registered mixed feed in the list of ingredients, the name of each SIF found in the non-registered mixed feed must appear on the label or the following reference statement "A list of the ingredients used in this feed may be obtained from the manufacturer or registrant" must be included
• for imported mixed feeds, if the list of ingredients is not on the label, a separate document with the list of ingredients is required to accompany the application for registration
• the list of ingredients is required on labels for all registered specialty feeds
• some mixed feeds (including specialty feeds) with permissible claims may also require the full list of ingredients on the label as a condition of that claim;
  refer to Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels
• collective terms like "animal by-products" or "cereal grain by-products" are not permitted
• some terms like antioxidant, flavouring agent or preservative are allowed in the list of ingredients as long as the valid registration number follows in parenthesis
• For livestock feeds manufactured in Canada, the embedded vitamin D and vitamin E can be identified in the list of ingredients on the label as vitamin D registered source and vitamin E registered source, without indicating the registration number
  The registration number of these vitamins must be provided upon request
• for imported feeds, the embedded vitamin D and vitamin E must be indicated by the registration numbers in the list of ingredients on the label

For registered feeds:

• the name and address of the registrant
• when there are multiple names and addresses, "Registered by" must precede the name and address of the registrant

For non-registered feeds (including medicated feeds):

• the name and address of the manufacturer of the livestock feed or the name and address of the person who caused it to be manufactured

For a non-medicated customer formula feeds:

• if shipped in bags, the name of the supplier of the formula; or
• if shipped in bulk, the name and address of the supplier of the formula

For a medicated customer formula feeds:

• the name and address of the manufacturer of the livestock feed or the name and address of the person who caused it to be manufactured
• the name and address of the supplier of the livestock feed

For veterinary prescription feeds:

• name and address of the livestock feed manufacturer
• name of the person (end-user) for whom the livestock feed was manufactured for
• name of the veterinarian who issued the veterinary prescription

For consultant formula feeds:

• the name and address of the specific purchaser for whom the livestock feed was manufactured

• it is mandatory for a livestock feed label to have the name and address of the manufacturer of the livestock feed or the person who caused it to be manufactured
• the name and address can be the contact information for a head office, sales department, etc

For registered feeds:

• the name and address of the registrant
• when there are multiple names and addresses, "Registered by" must precede the name and address of the registrant

For non-registered feeds (including medicated feeds):

• the name and address of the manufacturer of the livestock feed or the name and address of the person who caused it to be manufactured

For non-medicated or medicated customer formula feeds:

• the name and address of the manufacturer of the livestock feed or the name and address of the person who caused the livestock feed to be manufactured
• the name of supplier of the formula used to manufacture the livestock feed

For custom medicated feeds:

• the name and address of the manufacturer of the livestock feed
• the name of the person for whom the livestock feed was manufactured for
• the name of the veterinarian who issued the veterinary prescription

For imported feeds:

• the label must contain the geographical origin of the livestock feed (for example, manufactured in the USA) or the phrase "imported by" or "imported for" followed by the name and address (principal place of business) of the person in Canada for whom the livestock feed was manufactured for resale

it is mandatory only for micro-premix feeds and for milk replacers

• it is mandatory for all livestock feed labels to have an identification code
• the identification code does not have to appear on the principal display panel, and therefore may appear anywhere on the label or package as long as it is clearly indicated

• it is mandatory for all livestock feed labels
• it must be expressed in metric units
  Imperial units can be added in brackets
• in the case of a package of livestock feed containing individual feeding forms it may be expressed as the number of units in the package and the weight of each unit

For customer formula feed, the net amount is required:

• if shipped in bags, the net mass of individual packages of livestock feed and number of packages in the lot or
• if shipped in bulk, the net mass of livestock feed in shipment are required

• it is mandatory for all livestock feed labels
• it must be expressed in metric units, but may also include other units of measurement, such as imperial units
• if more than 1 units of measurement are indicated on the label does, the order of these does not matter
• in the case of a package of livestock feed containing individual feeding forms it must be expressed as the number of units in the package and the weight of each unit

• if the livestock feed contains or may contain prohibited material, as defined in subsection 162(1) of the Health of Animals Regulations, the following statement must be written legibly, indelibly and conspicuously:

  "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"

• the statement may appear in English or French or both on the label

• if the livestock feed contains or may contain prohibited material, as defined in subsection 162(1) of the Health of Animals Regulations, the following statement as written, must be legibly, indelibly and conspicuously:

  "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"

• the statement must appear in both English and French on the label

• caution means a statement concerning animal health hazards or safe product handling or storage
• the caution statement must be precede by the term "Caution" printed in bold
• the caution statement can appear either English or French or both
• for SIFs, the label must include any caution statement as set out for that SIF in Schedules IV and V
• for mixed feeds, the label may include any caution statement as set out in Schedules IV and V for each SIF used in the formulation of that livestock feed
• for medicated feeds, when manufactured according to the CMIB, the label must include the caution statement(s) as set out in the CMIB for each medicating ingredient present in the feed
• any caution statement applicable to the medicating ingredient must be immediately after the heading "Caution" and be clearly separated from other information shown on the label
• for veterinary prescription feeds, the label must only include the caution statements as indicated on the veterinary prescription

• the caution statement is mandatory, must appear on the principal display panel of the label, and must appear in both English and French on the label
• caution statement means a statement concerning animal health hazards or safe product handling or storage
• any caution statement on a label must appear after the headings "Caution" and "Précaution" and clearly separated from other information on the label
• for SIFs, any caution statements as set out in the SIF description in the CFIT must appear on the SIF label in both English and French
• if a mixed feed consists of any SIF that has caution statements in their description in the CFIT, this information must be transferred onto the label of the mixed feed in both English and French
• if a mixed feed consists of registered SIFs or registered mixed feed which have caution statements on their labels, this information must be transferred onto the label for the mixed feed that has been manufactured using those registered feeds in its formulation, in both English and French
• for medicated feeds, the label must include the caution statement(s) as set out in the CMIB for each medicating ingredient present in the livestock feed
• any caution statement applicable to the medicating ingredient must be immediately after the heading "Caution" and "Précaution" and be clearly separated from other information shown on the label
• for custom medicated feeds, the label must include caution statements as indicated on the veterinary prescription
• for mixed feeds containing non-feed products, the label must include the caution statement(s) as set out in the CNFP for each non-feed product present in the livestock feed
• for a mixed feed containing non-feed products, any caution statement applicable to the non-feed product must be immediately after the heading "Caution" and "Précaution" and be clearly separated from other information shown on the label

• warning means a statement concerning human health hazards
• the warnings must be preceded by the term "Warning" printed in bold
• the warning statement may appear in English or French or both
• for SIFs, the label must include any warning statement as set out for that SIF in Schedules IV and V
• for mixed feeds, the label may include any warning statement as set out in Schedules IV and V for each SIF used in the formulation of that mixed feed
• for medicated feeds, when manufactured according to the CMIB, the label must include the warning statement(s) as set out in the CMIB for each medicating ingredient present in the feed
• for a feed with more than 1 medicating ingredient with a warning statement that contains different withdrawal times, the warning statement containing the longest withdrawal time must appear immediately after the heading "Warning" and be clearly separated from other information shown on the label
• for veterinary prescription feeds, the label must only include the warning statements as indicated on the veterinary prescription

• the warning statement is mandatory, must appear on the principal display panel of the label, and must appear in both English and French on the label
• warning statement means a statement concerning human health hazards
• any warning statement on a label must appear after the headings "Warning" and "Mise en garde" and clearly separated from other information on the label
• for SIFs, any warning statements set out in the SIF descriptions in the CFIT, must appear on the SIF label in both English and French
• if a mixed feed consists of any SIF that has warning statements in their description in the CFIT, this information must be transferred onto the label of the mixed feed in both English and French
• if a mixed feed consists of registered SIFs or registered mixed feeds which have warning statements on their labels, this information must be transferred onto the label for the mixed feed that has been manufactured using those registered feeds in its formulation, in both English and French
• for medicated feeds, the label must include the warning statement(s) as set out in the CMIB for each medicating ingredient present in the livestock feed
• any warning statement applicable to the medicating ingredient must be immediately after the headings "Warning" and "Mise en garde" and be clearly separated from other information shown on the label
• for a medicated feed with more than 1 medicating ingredient with a warning statement that contains different withdrawal times, the warning statement containing the longest withdrawal time must appear immediately after the headings "Warning" and "Mise en garde" and be clearly separated from other information shown on the label
• for custom medicated feeds, the label must include warning statements as indicated on the veterinary prescription
• for mixed feeds containing non-feed products, the label must include the warning statement(s) as set out in the CNFP for each non-feed product present in the livestock feed
• for a mixed feed containing non-feed products, any warning statement applicable to the non-feed product must be immediately after the headings "Warning" and "Mise en garde" and be clearly separated from other information shown on the label
• for mixed feeds containing non-feed products with more than 1 non-feed product with a warning statement that contains different withdrawal times, the warning statement containing the longest withdrawal time must appear immediately after the headings "Warning" and "Mise en garde" and be clearly separated from other information shown on the label

• claims are not a mandatory labelling requirement
• only claims and logos implying claims that have been supported, evaluated and approved by the CFIA can appear on a label

• claims are not a mandatory labelling requirement
• SIF labels may contain a claim if it is set out in the SIF description of the CFIT and/or if it is set out in the Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels, provided all conditions for that claim have been met
• certain marketing and promotional statements, national and international certifications and logos are allowed on SIF labels
• for SIFs with any other claims, registration will be required
• mixed feed labels may contain claims as set out in the Tables of Permissible Claims for Feed Labels, provided all conditions for that claim have been met
• certain market and promotional statements, national and international certifications and logos are allowed on mixed feed labels
• for mixed feeds with any other claims, registration will be required
• for mixed feeds containing medicating ingredients and non-feed products, the claims associated with the medicating ingredients in the CMIB and non-feed products in the CNFP are required on the mixed feed labels

Refer to section 6.2 of RG-12 Labelling of Livestock Feeds for acceptable marketing, endorsement or promotional statements as well as national and international certifications and logos.

SIF statements:

• all labelling statements associated with the SIF definition in Schedules IV or V must be stated on the label

Selenium statements:

• the complete statement "This feed contains added selenium at X mg/kg" must appear above the guaranteed analysis (not required on the label for customer formula feeds)
• do not repeat the selenium level in the guaranteed analysis

Selenium caution statement:

• selenium caution must appear on all mixed feed labels when selenium is added
• "Caution: Directions for use must be carefully followed" And
• if the livestock feed is intended for cattle, goat and sheep, the following statement must also appear: "Caution: Do not use in association with another feed containing supplemental selenium"

Liquid livestock feeds statements:

• for liquid mixed feeds, the density must be included on the label
• for liquid livestock feeds which do not stay in suspension for up to 60 days, the following statement is required "This product must be agitated while being dispensed or fed"
• the label must also have the following statement: "The viscosity of this product will vary inversely with temperature"

SIF statements:

• all required labelling statements found in the SIF description of the CFIT must be stated on the label

Selenium statements:

• selenium guarantees (not added selenium guarantees) may be a required guarantee as set out in table 1 of the Tables of nutrient guarantees and conditions for feed labels for certain mixed feed types
• selenium guarantees (not added selenium guarantees) are also an optional nutrient guarantee as set out in table 2 of the Tables of nutrient guarantees and conditions for feed labels for mixed feeds
• the statement "This feed contains added selenium at X mg/kg" is no longer required on livestock feed labels under the Feeds Regulations, 2024

Selenium caution statements:

• the selenium caution statement "Caution: Directions for use must be carefully followed" is not required on livestock feeds under the Feeds Regulations, 2024, but may be considered useful information
• if the livestock feed is intended for cattle, goats or sheep, the statement, "Do not use in association with another feed containing supplemental selenium" is not required on livestock feed labels under the Feeds Regulations, 2024, but may be considered useful information

Liquid livestock feed statements:

• for liquid mixed feeds, the density must be included on the label as part of the directions for use
• for liquid livestock feeds which do not stay in suspension for up to 60 days, the following statement is required "This product must be agitated while being dispensed or fed"
• the label must also have the following statement: "The viscosity of this product will vary inversely with temperature"

• GHS and WHMIS information is optional information that may be found on a livestock feed label
• it is not a mandatory labelling requirement under the Feeds Regulations, 1983
• the information cannot be in contradiction with the Feeds Act and Feeds Regulations, 1983
• if there is ambiguity, supporting data may be required such as the list of ingredients and/or the product formulation

• GHS and WHMIS information is optional information that may be found on a livestock feed label
• it is not a mandatory labelling requirement under the Feeds Regulations, 2024
• the information cannot be in contradiction with the Feeds Act and Feeds Regulations, 2024
• if there is ambiguity, supporting data may be required such as the list of ingredients and/or the product formulation

The label must contain the information set out in the CMIB for each medicating ingredient in the livestock feed.

This information includes:

• the name and actual amount of each medicating ingredient, in direct association with the feed name
• the approved claim(s)
• any caution statements and warning statements
• any statement on the prudent use of the medicating ingredient(s), and
• any additional information that must be added to the medicated feed label as a note as specified in the CMIB

For veterinary prescription feeds, the label must also contain:

• the name of the person for whom the livestock feed was manufactured for
• the name of the veterinarian who issued the veterinary prescription
• any caution and warning statements outlined in the veterinary prescription

In addition to the general labelling requirements, a medicated feed label must contain the information set out in the CMIB for each medicating ingredient in the livestock feed.

This information includes:

• the name and actual amount of each medicating ingredient, which must appear immediately after the feed name
• the approved claim(s)
• directions for use
• any caution statements and warning statements
• any statement on the prudent use of the medicating ingredient(s), and
• any additional information that must be added to the medicated feed label as a note as specified in the Medicating Ingredient Brochure(s) (MIBs)

For custom medicated feeds, the label must also contain:

• the name of the person for whom the livestock feed was manufactured for
• the name of the veterinarian who issued the veterinary prescription
• any caution statements and warning statements outlined in the veterinary prescription

For mixed feeds containing non-feed products found in the CNFP the label must also contain the information and conditions set out in the CNFP for each non-feed product included in the mixed feed formulation. This is in addition to the general labelling requirements.

This information includes:

• the approved brand name
• actual amount of the non-feed product
• the approved claim(s)
• any caution statements and warning statements
• directions for use, and
• any additional information that must be added as a note as specified in the CNFP for that particular non-feed product

• must be a pest control product as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Pest Control Products Act
• the name and amount of the pest control product must be stated on the label
• list of ingredients and active guarantees are required on the label
• the livestock feed must be registered

• must be a pest control product as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Pest Control Products Act
• the name and amount of the pest control product must be stated on the label
• list of ingredients and active guarantees are required on the label
• the livestock feed must be registered

• the label must indicate country of origin/produced in, or
• the identity and principal place of business of that person, business or company in Canada for whom the livestock feed was manufactured or produced for resale These indications shall be preceded by the words "imported by" or by the words "imported for."

• if a livestock feed is manufactured in a country other than Canada, the label must contain the geographical origin (country of origin) of the livestock feed (for example, manufactured in the USA), or
• the label must include the phrase "imported by" or "imported for" followed by the name and address of the person in Canada for whom the livestock feed was manufactured for resale

• livestock feeds intended for export (if certain conditions are met) do not need to meet Canadian labelling requirements
• they must be clearly labeled with "export" or "exportation" and may contain the labelling information required by the importing country