Identity

The Indian Standard for Poultry Feeds (BIS IS 1374:2024) is a statutory feed standard governing the composition, processing, nutritional parameters, and safety of compound poultry rations in India.

Overview

Formulated by the Livestock Feeds and Equipment Systems Sectional Committee under the BIS Food and Agriculture Division Council, IS 1374:2024 establishes mandatory nutritional, physical, and chemical limits for layer and broiler feeds. It acts as a critical safeguard against fungal microtoxins, raw adulterants, and nutrient deficiencies.

Structured Facts

Classification

Statutory Standards & Regulations

Purpose

To dictate the composition, processing, and safety of commercial poultry diets, ensuring proper bird development and mitigating feed-related pathologies like aflatoxicosis.

Scope & Applicability

Applies to commercial poultry feeds, separating formulations into distinct broiler phases (Pre-Starter, Starter, Finisher) and layer phases (Chick, Grower, Phase I, Phase II).

Regulatory Requirements

Commercial poultry feed must be processed as pellets, crumbs, or dry mash. Feeds must be free from rancidity, musty odours, raw adulterants, fungal microtoxins, and insect infestations. Must verify addition of amino acids (lysine/methionine) and mineral/vitamin concentrations.

Compliance Criteria

Feeds must be packed in clean, dry, plain or polyethylene-lined jute bags, or laminated paper bags designed to exclude ambient moisture. Required for government procurement and commercial supply contracts.

Monitoring & Inspection

Compliance verified through routine surveillance audits and NABL-certified laboratory testing.

Documentation & Record Keeping

Labels on feed bags must distinctly state the product name, livestock category, crude protein, fiber, fat, moisture, aflatoxin B1 level, manufacture date, batch number, and license details.

Penalties / Non-Compliance

Excessive fungal microtoxins trigger feed condemnation or bird mortality. Non-compliance results in failure to secure procurement contracts.

Quantitative Data

• Maximum Permissible Limits: Maximum Moisture Content: 11.0% (all phases). Maximum Aflatoxin B1: 20 ppb (all phases).
• Compliance Thresholds: Layer Chick (0-8 wks): Min 2800 kcal/kg Energy, Min 20.0% Crude Protein (CP), Min 1.0% Ca, Min 0.70% Total P, Min 0.45% Avail P. Layer Grower (9-20 wks): Min 2500 kcal/kg Energy, Min 16.0% CP, Min 1.0% Ca, Min 0.65% Total P, Min 0.40% Avail P. Layer Phase I (21-45 wks): Min 2600 kcal/kg Energy, Min 18.0% CP, Min 3.0% Ca, Min 0.65% Total P, Min 0.40% Avail P. Layer Phase II (46-72 wks): Min 2400 kcal/kg Energy, Min 16.0% CP, Min 3.5% Ca, Min 0.65% Total P, Min 0.40% Avail P. Broiler Pre-Starter (1-7 days): Min 3000 kcal/kg Energy, Min 23.0% CP, Min 1.0% Ca, Min 0.45% Avail P. Broiler Starter (8-21 days): Min 3100 kcal/kg Energy, Min 22.0% CP, Min 1.0% Ca, Min 0.45% Avail P. Broiler Finisher (22 days+): Min 3200 kcal/kg Energy, Min 20.0% CP, Min 1.0% Ca, Min 0.45% Avail P.
• Unit: Percentage (%), kcal/kg, ppb.

Relationships

• Diseases: Aflatoxicosis
• Medicines: DL-Methionine, Calcite Powder
• Regulatory Authorities: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)