Current status: Open
Opened on April 19, 2025 and closes on May 19, 2025.
About the consultation
We are seeking comments on the following proposed new single ingredient feed (SIF) description for wet corn germ.
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 an application for the approval of wet corn germ.
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 supports the safety and efficacy of wet corn germ as a source of energy in livestock feeds.
Proposed SIF description
We intend to add wet corn germ under subclass 2.2 (Milling by-products) of class 2 (Energy feeds) in part 2 of the CFIT with the following description:
Wet corn germ (or wet maize germ)
is the by-product obtained from the wet milling process of corn. It consists of the germ portion of the corn kernel that has been separated by mechanical and chemical extraction processes which partially removed the oil, starch, gluten, and water. The production process shall use approved processing additives. This product shall be processed in accordance with good manufacturing practices and shall be free of harmful microorganisms.
This ingredient is approved for use as a source of energy in livestock feeds.
It shall be labelled with the following statement:
ʺThis ingredient is perishable and is recommended to be fed within 1 week of manufacturing. / Cet ingrédient est périssable et est recommandé de l'utiliser dans la semaine suivant sa fabrication.ʺ
It shall be labelled with guarantees for minimum percent crude fat, minimum percent crude protein, maximum percent crude fibre, and maximum percent moisture.
An ingredient number will be assigned at the time this SIF is added to the CFIT.
Additional information
Wet corn germ will be placed into part 2 of the CFIT because of the microbial safety concerns related to the high moisture content (between 50% to 55%) of the final product.
There are no species restrictions or maximum use rate restrictions found in the description, however it is a liquid SIF and does have to be used in a timely manner as it is considered a perishable product.
This SIF is intended to be used as a source of energy for 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 proposed description for wet corn germ.
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 "wet corn germ" in the subject line of the email. We are asking for comments and feedback by May 19, 2025 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 approval of wet corn germ. If significant concerns are raised, we will evaluate the additional information and may, subject to the commenters' consent, forward the comments to the applicant for their response. A what we heard report that summarizes the feedback received will be published.
This SIF will be added to the CFIT at the next update.
Related information
Contact us
Animal Feed Program (AFP)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
59 Camelot Dr
Ottawa ON K1A 0Y9
Email: cfia.afp-paa.acia@inspection.gc.ca