Current status: Open
Opened on February 9, 2026, and closes on March 9, 2026
About the consultation
We are seeking comments on the following amended single ingredient feed (SIF) description for vitamin E acetate.
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 applications for the amendment of an existing SIF description: vitamin E acetate.
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 and 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 supports the safety and efficacy of vitamin E acetate and its intended purpose as a source of vitamin E for all livestock species.
Therefore, we recommend that the description for vitamin E acetate be amended and the amended SIF description replace the current SIF description in the CFIT, accordingly.
Amended SIF description
We intend to amend the existing SIF description for vitamin E acetate (2-504-007) under subclass 5.4.2 (Vitamins excluding those from fermentation processes) of class 5 (Nutritional ingredients) in part 2 of the CFIT. The amendment to this description includes statements to allow carrier(s) to be added to standardize the vitamin E concentration.
The amended description is:
Vitamin E acetate (or vitamin E oil)
is the acetate ester of D-alpha tocopherol or DL-alpha tocopherol.
It may be blended with suitable carriers listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table to standardize the vitamin E concentration.
If a carrier is used, it must be approved for use in livestock feeds, it shall be used at the approved rate, and the common name or names shall be indicated on the label.
If an antioxidant is used, it must be approved for use in livestock feeds, it shall be used at the approved rate and the common name or names shall be indicated on the label.
It shall be labelled with a guarantee for minimum International Units of vitamin E per kilogram.
Additional information
Vitamin E acetate will remain in part 2 of the CFIT due to the variability in the source of the raw materials and that the manufacturing processes may have an impact on the specifications and composition of the final product. Vitamin E acetate includes the natural form (D-alpha tocopherol) of vitamin E and the synthetic form (DL-alpha tocopherol) of vitamin E.
The amendment to this description is the addition of the carrier statements to allow for the standardization of vitamin E concentration, in which vitamin E acetate may be blended or absorbed with suitable carrier(s). This amendment aligns with the description of vitamin E (2-504-003) and d-alpha tocopherol acetate (2-504-009) in the CFIT.
There are no maximum use rates or restrictions on the intended livestock species for this SIF.
The purpose of this SIF is a source of vitamin E for all livestock species.
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 amended description for vitamin E acetate.
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 amended
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 "vitamin E acetate" in the subject line of the email. We are asking for comments and feedback by March 09, 2026, 30 days from the date of this posting.
Next steps
We will review all of the comments received. If no significant scientifically valid concerns are raised, we will finalize the amended description for vitamin E acetate.
If significant concerns are raised, we will evaluate the additional information.
This amended SIF description 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