Regulatory Updates: Page 23

Feed Production by Region

New rules reauthorize zinc feed additives in EU

The European Commission recently published new regulations for the reauthorization of zinc feed additives in the European Union (EU).

Feed Production by Region

How to determine which feed ingredients are ‘EU approved’

Feed companies and suppliers should refer to the EU ingredient and additives regulatory guides to produce safe, legal products.

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Rock River Lab launches mill QA program for FSMA compliance

Rock River Laboratory has launched the Mill Quality Assurance (QA) Program to proactively assist feed mills and feed manufacturers in meeting the new compliance standards from the U.S. FDA’s Food Safety and Modernization Act.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

AFIA, NGFA to develop hazard analysis for FSMA compliance

The research and education arms of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) are partnering to finance a major project that will help animal feed, feed ingredient and pet food facilities cost-effectively comply with a core requirement of the Food and Drug Administration’s final rules implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Flexibility added to FSMA sanitary transportation rule

U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) final rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food has added some flexibility for the feed industry, but also added some inconsistent exemptions, according to the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA).

EU antibiotic growth promoter ban not most costly regulation

The ban of antibiotic growth promoters in food producing poultry and livestock in the EU has resulted in a reduction in the total use of antibiotics in animal production in Europe, Dominique Chavette, international poultry market manager, Invivo USA, reported.

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Feed Mill Management

Top 3 FSMA compliance tips for your business

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements continue to create challenges for feed industry companies, so it’s valuable to hear from a few of the top regulatory managers in the field.

Mycotoxin Management

FSMA requirements highlight need to control mycotoxin risk

Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), written safety plans for each mill are now required to identify preventive controls. This provides assurances that mycotoxins and other hazards are minimized or prevented.

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Training on FSMA and VFD starts in Missouri

Ralco has announced that Matt Frederking, one of the nation’s top authorities on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), is holding four regional training sessions with feed producers throughout the state of Missouri to assist them in understanding and preparing for pending regulatory changes.

AFIA adds director of regulatory affairs

The American Feed Industry Association welcomes Preston Buff, Ph.D., as director of regulatory affairs.

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

NSF International introduces FSMA audit

Global public health organization and leading food safety service provider NSF International has introduced a new audit that helps the animal feed industry evaluate compliance with the expanded requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

AFIA promotes Wilkinson to VP, changes various staff titles

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has named Leah Wilkinson as its newly appointed vice president of legislative, regulatory and state affairs. Wilkinson previously served as the director of ingredients, pet food and state affairs since joining the AFIA legislative and regulatory team in 2010.

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