Code of Practice on Good Animal Feeding

Feed Ingredients

Guidelines are provided for sourcing and maintaining feed ingredients in safe conditions.

  • Risk analysis
  • Risk-based protocols
  • Supplier verification
  • Feed additives correct and safe use
  • Sampling, inspection and analysis
  • Pathogen, mycotoxin and pesticide analysis

Labeling

Clear and informative labels as to how the user should handle, store and use feed and feed ingredients.

  • information about the species or category of animals for which the feed is intended;
  • the purpose for which the feed is intended;
  • a list of feed ingredients, including appropriate reference to additives, in descending order of proportion;
  • contact information of manufacturer or registrant;
  • registration number, if available;
  • directions and precautions for use;
  • lot identification;
  • manufacturing date; and
  • “use before” or expiry date.

Traceability and Record keeping

Enabling proper record keeping for timely and effective withdrawal or recall of products, if needed.

  • Production/Batch records
  • Distribution records
  • Product traceability forms
  • Emergency hotlines
  • Recall notification and procedures

Inspection and Control Procedures

Secure compliance with required standards for production, storage and transport by practicing self-regulation/auto-control.

  • Self-regulation monitoring
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk-based programs and inspections
  • Feed and feed ingredients verification

Health Hazards

Meet minimum safety standards for all feed and feed ingredients.

  • Residue limits
  • Medicated feed (feed additives and veterinary drugs) monitoring
  • Receiving protocol
  • Handling and storage procedures
  • Marketing procedure
  • Undesirable substances control

Premises and Equipment

Buildings and equipment used to process feed and feed ingredients are constructed to minimize feed contamination.

  • Building and Equipment Inspections
  • Water Quality Monitoring
  • Waste Management

Receiving, Storage and Transportation

Ensure proper storage and transport to prevent spoilage and cross-contamination of feed and feed ingredients.

  • Separation of materials
  • Undesirable substances monitoring
  • Storage and transport SOP

Training

Personnel are adequately trained and aware of their role and responsibility in protecting food safety.

  • Training records
  • Competency assessments

Sanitation and Pest Control

Maintaining clean surroundings and effective pest control programs are implemented.

  • Pest control monitoring
  • Cleaning and sanitation procedures

Equipment Performance and Maintenance

Ensures equipment’s accuracy and prevent contamination.

  • Equipment calibration
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Performance verification

Manufacturing Controls

Avoiding cross-contamination between batches of feed and feed ingredients containing restricted or otherwise potentially harmful materials.

  • Pathogen control (heat treatment)
  • Authorized/approved chemicals
  • Flushing and sequencing
  • Physical clean-out

Recall Procedures

Outlines procedures for recalling products that may be unsafe or non-compliant.

  • Mock recall forms
  • Recall logs
  • Traceability records
  • Customer notifications
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