December 11, 2014
Adisseo''s Nanjing plant achieves FAMI-QS certification
Press release
Adisseo, one of the world''s leading manufacturers of nutritional solutions for animals, has been granted FAMI-QS certification for the production of the methionine, Rhodimet® AT88*, at its Nanjing production site in China.
The certification attests that Adisseohas implemented and maintains a Feed Safety Management System including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in compliance with the FAMI-QS code. The certification is further evidence of Adisseo''s commitment to developing quality and sustainable nutritional solutions.
FAMI-QS: the quality and safety reference system for specialty feed ingredients and their mixtures.
FAMI-QS is the internationally-recognised certification system for specialty feed ingredients, the primary objective of which is to ensure compliance of certified companies with the EU''s most stringent feed regulations, and ultimately protecting consumers'' health. Recognised by the European Commission, the stringent certification process covers the complete lifecycle of processed specialty feed ingredients and their mixtures- from raw materials, processing, transportation and storage by the manufacturer to sale of the finished product. It also requires implementation of a procedure to manage customer complaints.
Certification is valid for three years and can be renewed on the basis of a new full audit or continual assessment. This proactive, systematic approach guarantees that manufacturers integrate best practices into their core activities.
"We are very proud to have completed the FAMI-QS certification process with flying colours," said Jean-Marc Dublanc, CEO. "As an industry leader, it is our responsibility to lead by example and this certification confirms Adisseo''s commitment to ensuring that Quality, Health, Environmental and Safety concerns are an integral part of the way we conduct business."
* Rhodimet® is a methionine, primarily used in the poultry and swine feeds. Adisseo produces methionine in both liquid form (Rhodimet® AT88) and powder form (Rhodimet® NP99).
Corporate and social responsibility: the cornerstone of Adisseo''s business development
Adisseo''s constant focus on strong environmental performance has led the Group to invest EUR50 million over the past 10 years to optimise water and energy consumption of its production processes and industrial sites. Adisseo is a signatory of the chemical industry''s Responsible Care Global Charter. This charter aims to strengthen the industry''s commitment to continuous improvement of its health, safety and environmental (HSE) credentials. Furthermore, Adisseo has invested EUR20 million every year, since 2009, to enhance the security of its staff and production plants.
All the Group''s sites in Europe and China, whether they produce methionine in powder form (Roussillon and Commentry) or liquid form (Burgos and Nanjing), have adhered to the same strict standards. The four sites have already secured several certifications for Quality, Safety and the Environment, with ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management system) and OHSAS 18001 (occupational health and safety) and can now be proud to have attained FAMI-QS certification.
About Adisseo
Adisseo is one of the world''s leading experts in animal feed additives. The Group has 6 research centres and 7 production facilities in Europe and China, to design, produce and market nutritional solutions for sustainable animal feed. With 1,700 employees, it serves more than 2,500 customers in over 100 countries through its global distribution network. In 2013, Adisseo achieved a turnover of more than EUR1 billion.
Adisseo is one of the main subsidiaries of China National BlueStar, a leader in the Chinese chemical industry with nearly 30,000 employees and a turnover of RMB50.2 billion (EUR6.1 billion).
About Adisseo products and services
Adisseo offers 5 families of feed additives: Rhodimet®, methionine which is an essential amino acid for poultry and swine; Metasmart® and Smartamine®, protected-methionine for ruminants; Rovabio®, multi-activities enzymes; Microvit®, complete range of vitamins and Selisseo®, 100% organic selenium. Adisseo supports the development of its customers by providing valuable and innovative services such as Precise Nutrition Evaluation, a NIR service.