The European Feed Ingredients Platform is pleased to announce its participation in the 51st European Commodities Exchange in Rotterdam 6-8 October. The three feed safety assurance schemes under the EFIP umbrella, GTP, Fami QS and EFISC, invite you for a visit to the EFIP stand. The EFIP team can provide you with an update on the latest developments and tell you more on what the EFIP schemes could mean for your feed ingredients related activities and manufacturing sites.

Building on the European Guides to good practice, endorsed by the European Commission and the EU 27 Member States, sector specific feed safety management systems have been developed in combination with third party certification. The EFIP schemes provide verification and proof of the correct implementation of good hygiene practices in line with the requirements of the EU feed hygiene legislation to the customers downstream. Furthermore, it facilitates trade within the agricultural markets by providing uniform requirements. EU harmonised feed safety management systems will positively contribute to the removal of trade barriers caused by different national standards and last but not least increased transparency and customer confidence.

"Contribution of Sector Guides and Certifiable Codes to Feed Safety in the EU"

On April 5th, 2011, the European Feed Ingredients Platform has organised a symposium on "The Contribution of Sector Guides and Certifiable Codes to Feed Safety in the EU". The event took place at the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels.

Speakers from the European Commission DG Health and Consumer protection, DG Agriculture and the Food and Veterinary Office, as well as FEFAC, GMP+ international and EFIP presented their views and understanding on the present situation and the way forward.

Speakers and participants explored and discussed the present situation of feed safety in the EU. Different key issues where addressed, such as the responsibility of the industry sectors, the role of the European Guides and certifiable feed safety management schemes in supporting the supply of safe feed and the need for compatibility and harmonisation.

Please find below the presentations and the programme of the event for download:

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