2026 Kicks off with a bang and after many years of anticipation, the Farm Feeds Regulation amendment was gazetted on 16 January 2026 for public comment – marking the first substantive update to the feed regulatory framework since September 2010.
Over the past decade and a half, the animal feed industry has evolved significantly. During this time, AFMA has consistently engaged with the Registrar’s office, providing technical input, practical recommendations, and industry experience to support the modernisation of the regulations. The publication of these amendments represents an important milestone for the animal feed sector and opens a formal public comment period, allowing all interested stakeholders the opportunity to review the proposed changes and submit comments.
AFMA welcomes this step forward and encourages all parties involved in the animal feed value chain to familiarise themselves with the proposed regulatory changes and prepare for implementation.
Further information will be shared as the review progresses and the impact on the industry is defined.