Feeds fees updated to match new regulations

Summary#

This is a change by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fees Notice that updates the fees table for feeds to match the new Feeds Regulations, 2024. The notice was published in the Canada Gazette on July 6, 2024 and signed by The Honourable Mark Holland on May 17, 2024.

What it does#

• Replaces the definition of “Regulations” in Part 4 with a reference to the Feeds Regulations, 2024.
• Repeals and replaces the entire Part 4 fees table for feeds. The new table is organized by service (for example: approval, registration, renewal, amendment) instead of being organized by product type.
• Updates terminology and references so the Fees Notice points to the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table and the Table of Permissible Claims for Feeds Labels used in the new regulations.
• Shows fee figures for 2022–23 and 2023–24 (the table notes a +6.8% adjustment starting March 31, 2024). For example, one approval fee listed moves from $484.08 to $517.00.
• Removes the now-obsolete “temporary registration” service because that concept was removed from the new regulations.
• The CFIA says these amendments mainly change wording and layout to match the new regulations and do not introduce new costs beyond those from the Feeds Regulations, 2024.
• Announces a second phase of updates later to add fees for licences and licence renewals; the CFIA will consult on those.

Who's affected#

• Feed manufacturers and feed importers who need approval or registration for single-ingredient or mixed feeds.
• Government, academic and private research establishments that make or import experimental feeds.
• Companies that make label claims not already listed in the Table of Permissible Claims for Feeds Labels (they may need to submit evidence).
• Producers and others who rely on feed ingredients listed in the Canadian Feed Ingredients Table.
• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, because it will use the revised table and terminology when processing applications.

If it’s unclear whether a specific product or situation is affected, the source says the new table describes which products require approval or registration.

Why it matters#

• The change makes the fees notice match the modernized feed rules in the Feeds Regulations, 2024, so the language and the fee descriptions are clearer.
• Businesses and research labs will likely find it easier to see which service to apply for (approval vs. registration) and what fees are associated with each service.
• The clearer layout may reduce confusion about paperwork and which approvals or registrations are required before a feed product enters the market.
• A second update is coming that could add licence fees, so affected parties should watch for further consultations and possible new costs.