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FEED SAFETY & QUALITY
Feed safety is critical for ensuring the health of both animals and humans. When feed is contaminated or contains harmful ingredients, it can have disastrous consequences. Mycotoxins produced by mold and fungus in grains and hay can cause illness and even death in livestock who consume the contaminated feed. Likewise, improper processing or handling of feed ingredients can lead to contamination with dangerous bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. If animals eat unsafe feed, these pathogens can enter the food supply and sicken consumers.
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Feed safety certification is an important process in the animal feed industry to ensure quality control and minimize risks. Manufacturers of animal feed must follow strict protocols and obtain certification to demonstrate their feed meets nutritional standards and is free of contaminants. The certification process involves facility inspections, testing of ingredients and finished feed products, implementing HACCP plans, and tracing materials back to their source. Plants must demonstrate compliance with regulations on acceptable levels of pathogens, mycotoxins, drug residues, and other hazards that could impact animal or human health. Certified feed mills adhere to proper manufacturing practices, employee training programs, sanitation protocols, pest control measures, and have rigorous record keeping. They are regularly audited to verify ongoing compliance.
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Two most important feed certification schemes accepted in the animal feed industry worldwide are FAMI-QS and GMP+., they provide assurance to livestock producers that the feed they are purchasing has been verified as safe for animal consumption. Certified Feed will have a statement on the tag indicating it was made in a certified feed mill. At 2F, our team of experts help feed manufacturers follow feed safety protocols and obtaining third-party certification to produce quality products that minimize health risks.
FAMI-QS
FAMI-QS stands for Feed Additives and Premixtures - Quality and Safety System, and is a quality and feed safety management system specifically for specialty feed ingredients like feed additives, premixtures, specialty complementary feed and silage additives. It was introduced in 2004 by the European Former Foodstuff Processors Association (EFFPA) to harmonize feed safety standards and ensure quality production of feed additives across Europe. The FAMI-QS certification audits manufacturers of specialty feed ingredients for compliance with standards on quality management, production control, traceability, and the safe use and handling of feed additives.
For businesses in the animal feed industry, FAMI-QS certification is essential for ensuring the safety and quality of their products. At 2F, we specialize in providing expert consultancy services to help businesses obtain and maintain FAMI-QS certification. Our team of consultants has extensive experience and knowledge in the field, and we're committed to provide the best possible support and advice to our clients. Whether you're a small start-up or a large established business, we're here to help you succeed. Contact us today to help your business grow and thrive.
GMP+
GMP+, or Good Manufacturing Practice, is an international certification scheme by GMP+ International for the whole feed chain including compound feed, feed materials, feed additives, premixtures and pet food. The GMP+ Feed Certification scheme is recognized globally, with over 15,000 companies certified worldwide. Companies that manufacture, transport, store, trade or supply feed materials or additives can become GMP+ certified. To achieve certification, companies must implement a feed safety management system that covers issues like traceability, HACCP principles, prerequisite programs, and hazard control. Regular audits by independent certification bodies are required to verify compliance with GMP+ requirements. The GMP+ certification has become widely recognized, especially in Europe. It provides assurance to farmers and the food industry that certified companies have appropriate controls in place to manage feed safety hazards. Some of the benefits of GMP+ certification include risk reduction, compliance with legal requirements, and access to new markets. However, implementing all the necessary procedures can be resource-intensive for companies. Together, FAMI-QS and GMP+ certification provide comprehensive quality and feed safety assurance in the animal feed supply chain. With 2F Solutions as your trusted partner, you can implement an effective, certified feed safety management system tailored to your unique needs.