Current status: Open
Opened on April 27, 2026, and closes on May 27, 2026.
About the consultation
We are seeking comments on the proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract liquid.
Background
The Feeds Regulations, 2024 require a proponent to submit a pre-market application for new feed ingredients or SIFs that have been modified such that they differ from an approved SIF, or SIFs that are for a new purpose. We evaluate the information in the application to establish that the SIF is safe, effective, and labelled correctly.
Approved SIFs are listed and described in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table (CFIT), which is incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Feeds Regulations, 2024. Our Incorporation by Reference Policy requires that a consultation be conducted before changes to IBR documents are made. Refer to Documents incorporated by reference under the Feeds Regulations, 2024 for additional information.
About the evaluation
Our Animal Feed Program (AFP) has completed a detailed evaluation of a new SIF: Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract liquid.
The evaluation considered information related to:
- the safety of feeding this SIF to livestock with respect to animal health
- the safety of foods derived from livestock that eat this SIF
- the safety of workers/bystanders exposed to this SIF
- environmental safety
- the fit-for-purpose and efficacy of this SIF for the intended livestock species
The results of our evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract liquid for its intended purpose as a source of enzymes, fermentation substances or other microbial metabolites.
Therefore, we recommend that Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract liquid be approved as a new SIF and added to the CFIT, accordingly.
Proposed SIF description
We intend to add Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract liquid under subclass 6.21 (Fermentation products non viable) of class 6 (Non-nutritive ingredients) in part 1 of the CFIT with the following description:
Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract liquid
is the liquid product obtained from extracting the water-soluble materials from a fermentation conducted in accordance with good manufacturing practices. This fermentation shall be conducted for the production of enzymes, fermentation substances or other microbial metabolites using a non-pathogenic strain of Bacillus licheniformis, which does not contain a novel trait.
It shall be labelled with the following statement:
"This ingredient is free of antimicrobial activity and is not a source of viable microbial cells."
Enzyme activity or nutrient metabolite level shall be guaranteed where the product is to be sold for its enzyme activity or nutrient metabolite.
It shall be labelled with guarantees for minimum percent crude protein, maximum percent equivalent crude protein from non-protein nitrogen, maximum percent crude fibre, and maximum percent moisture.
An ingredient number will be assigned at the time the SIF is added to the CFIT.
Additional information
This new description is to add the liquid form of Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract as a SIF in the CFIT. At present, only the dehydrated form of Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract is listed as an approved SIF in the CFIT (1-621-012 Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract dehydrated). The addition of Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract liquid will provide additional flexibility on the forms of fermentation extracts that may be used in the formulation of enzyme-bearing products and other specialty feeds.
Who is the focus of this consultation
Animal feed stakeholders, including:
- suppliers of feed ingredients
- commercial feed manufacturers
- feed importers, distributors and retailers
- industry associations
- other government departments
- international trading partners
- veterinarians
All comments are welcome from industry, governments, the public, or other organizations or individuals.
How to participate
We are seeking feedback on the proposed description for Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract liquid.
Stakeholders are encouraged to share comments if there are:
- concerns about the accuracy of the SIF description
- any scientific data that should be considered before the SIF is approved
Our evaluators will review scientific questions or information for consideration in the evaluation. They will also evaluate non-scientific input and explore appropriate ways of addressing it.
Comments can be sent by email to the AFP at cfia.afp-paa.acia@inspection.gc.ca. Please use "Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract liquid" in the subject line of the email. We are asking for comments and feedback by May 27, 2026, 30 days from the date of this posting.
Next steps
We will review all the comments received. If no significant scientifically valid concerns are raised, we will finalize the description for Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract liquid.
If significant concerns are raised, we will evaluate the additional information.
This SIF will be added to the CFIT at the next update.
Related information
Contact us
Animal Feed Program (AFP)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Email: cfia.afp-paa.acia@inspection.gc.ca