Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2024: Ensuring Quality in Livestock Nutrition

Facilitation by Omega QMS Pvt Ltd

The Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2024, issued by the Government of India under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, is a landmark regulation aimed at ensuring the quality and safety of animal feed. This order mandates that all specified animal feeds and feed ingredients conform to the standards prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and bear the Standard Mark under a valid license.

Key Provisions of the Order

1. Mandatory Compliance with Indian Standards
   • The order requires that all animal feeds and feed ingredients specified in the regulation conform to the relevant Indian Standards set by BIS.
   • These include mineral mixtures, cottonseed oilcake, mustard and rapeseed oilcake, dicalcium phosphate (animal feed grade), and common salt for animal consumption.
2. Enforcement and Certification by BIS
   • The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority, ensuring that all feed products meet the prescribed safety and quality standards before being marketed.
3. Compulsory Use of Standard Mark
   • Only BIS-certified products with the Standard Markcan be sold in the domestic market. However, the regulation does not apply to products meant for export.
4. Penalties for Non-Compliance
   • Any violation of this order is subject to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016, ensuring strict enforcement.

Facilitation by Omega QMS Pvt Ltd

Omega QMS Pvt Ltd, a leading provider of quality management solutions, plays a crucial role in helping animal feed manufacturers comply with this regulation. The company’s facilitation services include:

• BIS Certification Assistance
  • Helping manufacturers obtain BIS licenses for their feed products.
  • Ensuring compliance with IS 1664, IS 1712, IS 1932, IS 5470, and IS 920, as applicable.
• Quality Control and Audit Services
  • Conducting internal auditsand quality checks to ensure that animal feed ingredients meet BIS specifications.
  • Identifying and rectifying any deviations in feed quality through corrective and preventive measures.
• Regulatory Training and Documentation Support
  • Providing training sessionsto stakeholders on regulatory requirements.
  • Assisting in the preparation of documentation required for BIS certification and regulatory compliance.
• Supply Chain and Raw Material Evaluation
  • Evaluating suppliers to ensure they adhere to the prescribed standards for raw materials used in feed production.
  • Implementing traceability systemsto maintain product integrity from sourcing to distribution.

Impact on the Livestock Industry

The Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2024, is expected to bring significant improvements to the livestock industry:

• Enhanced Feed Quality: Standardized feed ingredients will improve animal nutrition and health.
• Increased Market Credibility: Certified feed products will gain higher trust among farmers and consumers.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all market players adhere to uniform safety and quality norms.

With Omega QMS Pvt Ltd facilitating smooth compliance, manufacturers can seamlessly transition to these new regulatory requirements, ensuring that India’s livestock industry benefits from safe, high-quality, and standardized feed products.

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