BIS Quality Control Order for Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Mineral mixtures for supplementing Cattle feeds)
(Conformity Assessment & Regulatory Compliance)
(Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers )
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Important update regarding Indian Standard applicable to all existing Licence holders/ New applicants/ manufacturers/ importers/ product sellers for the Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
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BIS Quality Control Order for Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Mineral mixtures for supplementing Cattle feeds)
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has issued a draft notification, known as the Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients (Quality Control) Order, 2024. This order is proposed to take effect six months after its notification in the E-Gazette. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments within 60 days of the notification.
Under this order, Animal Feeds and Feed Ingredients must adhere to the relevant Indian Standard IS 1664 (Mineral mixtures for supplementing Cattle feeds) and carry the Standard Mark, issued under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in accordance with Scheme-I of Schedule-II of the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
The standards prescribe the requirements and the methods of sampling and tests for the ingredients used as livestock feed ingredients/supplements.
Mineral Mixtures for supplementing Cattle feeds are of two types: Type 1- Mineral Mixtures containing salt and Type 2- Mineral Mixtures without salt. The product shall be free flowing powder, and free from adulterants, insect, visible fungus infestation and undesirable odour. The ingredients used in the preparation of Mineral mixture shall be suitable for consumption and shall contain no substances harmful to Cattle.
The use of standard mark is governed by the provisions of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 and the Rules and Regulations made there under. Bureau of Indian Standards shall be the certifying and enforcing authority.
IMPOERTANT NOTES :
Any individual or entity found in violation of this order will be subject to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
| Title | Issue Date | View Order |
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| Draft Order | 18/12/2024 |
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