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Animal Feed Regulations & Safety: Page 85
Regulatory Updates
China feed officials study US distiller grains industry
Chinese regulatory officials studied the U.S. Dried Distiller Grains industry with instructors at the Kansas State University International Grains Program as part of a program to better inform key Chinese regulatory officials about the U.S. ethanol industry and DDGS. The officials represented China's Ministry of Agriculture and the China Feed Industry Association.
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Animal Feed Regulations & Safety
Japan radiation-contaminated animal feed troubles spread
Nearly 1,500 cattle in nine Japanese prefectures are thought to have been fed straw contaminated with radioactive caesium as a result of the Fukushima Daiichi plant nuclear crisis, resulting in a spreading problem as the contaminated meat has been shipped throughout the country, according to reports. Radioactive readings in the straw are at 43 times the government limit, according to local authorities.
Animal Feed Regulations & Safety
AFIA to host July spill prevention control webcast
The American Feed Industry Association will host a webcast on July 27, covering compliance requirements for the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures rule. The SPCC rule, which becomes effective Nov. 10, includes requirements for oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response to prevent oil discharges to navigable waters and adjoining shorelines.
Animal Feed Regulations & Safety
Vietnam animal feed producer expanding business, focuses on safety
Despite the Vietnamese economy having to cope with inflation, the country’s livestock sector is booming. One of the oldest feed companies in the country, Proconco, recently celebrated its 20th birthday, and is recognised throughout the industry by its Stork logo.
Animal Feed Regulations & Safety
Victam International highlights innovation in animal feed manufacturing
Representatives of the feed and grain sectors from more than 100 companies were in Germany in early May to take part in the 2011 edition of the specialist trade show Victam International, that deals exclusively with grain processing and the manufacture of animal feeds. With European-style mega-booths for the big feed equipment players, the show also included demonstrations of some major machinery.
Animal Feed Regulations & Safety
US Supreme Court will not hear EPA, corn association pesticide case
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided that it will not hear the case, National Corn Growers Association vs. EPA, thus upholding the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to ban the use of the pesticide carbofuran. The EPA banned the pesticide, which is used on corn, potatoes and sunflowers, in 2009.
Regulatory Updates
Rep. Latham on ethanol lobby: ‘The ethanol debate is over’
Most involved in animal agriculture have been hoping to hear the pronouncement that the ethanol lobby had finally lost a vote in Congress, and that day has come at last. Speaking at the United Egg Producers Legislative Board Meeting in Washington, D.C., May 9-11, Rep. Tom Latham, a republican from Iowa, said that “ethanol got creamed” in the last two house votes.
Regulatory Updates
US corn growers concerned over possible federal regulation of ditches, farm ponds
The possibility of federal government regulation of ditches and farm ponds has corn growers raising concerns over new Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers guidelines for determining federal waters that are jurisdictional under the Clean Water Act. While the current draft guidance maintains existing exemptions for normal farming and ranching activities, the National Corn Growers Association has said it is concerned that the new proposal could expand the EPA’s authority over isolated waters including ditches and farm ponds.
Animal Feed Regulations & Safety
US feed association submits changes to proposed animal food safety standards
The National Grain and Feed Association has submitted changes to a British Standards Institution-proposed standard designed to establish a set of requirements for programs used by facilities to assist in controlling food safety hazards in the manufacturing of animal foods and ingredients. "A single, internationally recognized standard could be very beneficial in alleviating the potential need for animal food manufacturers to obtain multiple food safety certifications based upon different standards," said the NGFA.
Animal Feed Regulations & Safety
South Africa considering opening animal feed dioxin test center
Recent incidents involving the accidental contamination of animal feeds with dioxins have led to countries like South Africa wanting to begin their own testing of feed products for dioxins. At the Victam International feed industries show in Cologne, Germany, the focus was on further product testing to certify feeds as safe.
Feed Additives
US feed industry urges FDA to continue regulatory discretion for ingredients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should continue to exercise regulatory discretion to maintain the continued availability of a number of unapproved animal drug products, said the National Grain and Feed Association in a statement to the FDA. The types of animal feed and pet food products currently regulated by the FDA that could fall within the category of “unapproved animal drugs” include products formulated from animal feed ingredients that help manage, from a dietary and nutritional standpoint, a specific disease or condition under a licensed veterinarian’s professional supervision, said the NGFA.
Animal Feed Regulations & Safety
Food Marketing Institute hires Robert Rosado as government relations director
Food Marketing Institute hired Robert Rosado as director of government relations. Rosado most recently worked as policy manager for food and agriculture issues at the Biotechnology Industry Organization.
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