March 11, 2010
UK agency offers guidance on feed hygiene regulations
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a consultation on the need for clear and concise guidance for farmers on record keeping requirements under the EC Feed Hygiene Regulation.
Regulation EC 183/2005 effects all businesses that manufacture, market or use animal feed, including livestock farms and arable farms that use or sell crops for feed use. Its purpose is to improve feed safety and it includes traceability measures to try to ensure that, in the case of a feed contamination incident, feeds can be easily traced and recalled if necessary.
One of the requirements of the Regulation is for feed businesses to carry out a certain amount of record-keeping so that if a feed or food related problem occurs, its origins can be quickly identified and appropriate measures taken.