China MOA to Add more Feed Additives and Materials for Pets

On Feb.12th, China MOA opened public comments on proposed additions to the Feed Additives Catalogue & Feed Materials Catalogue.

According to the “Administrative Measures for Feed and Feed Additive”, there are 58 types of special feed additives for pets (dog and cat) added to the Feed Additive Catalogue (2013 version). The application scope of 23 types feed additive will also be expanded to pets (dog and cat). Besides, 28 types of materials will be added to the Feed Materials Catalogue.

Examples of new approved feed additives:

Examples of new approved feed materials:

• Barley grass powder

• Rice germ

• Wheat seedling powder

• Quinoa

• Flaxseed powder

• Yucca

• Euglena

• Fish skin

The official documents can be found here:

• Supplement of Feed Additives Catalogue (2013) (Exposure Draft)

• Supplement of Feed Materials Catalogue (Exposure Draft)

On the same day, MOA also released a notice of consultation on the following 6 regulations for pet foods in China:

1. Administrative Measures for Pet Food (Exposure Draft)

2. Production License Criteria of Pet Food (Exposure Draft)

3. Hygiene Requirements for Pet Food (Exposure Draft)

4. Labeling Requirements for Pet Food (Exposure Draft)

5. Application Materials for Production Licensing of Pet Compound Feed (Exposure Draft)

6. Application Materials for Production Licensing of Pet Food Addtive Premix (Exposure Draft)

The draft consultation period for both notices will end on Mar. 23, 2018.