FEMAS aims to protect human and animal health by ensuring safe practices throughout the feed chain for food producing animals based on HACCP principles. It verifies that the industry is meeting its obligations under the appropriate feed safety related legislation and codes of practice, in maintaining safety in the feed and food chain. Farmers, farm assurance schemes, major food retailers and other stakeholders are consulted during revisions of the scheme.
Below you find the impact areas within the Responsibly Impact Parameter Framework which are covered by this data source.
Social impact parameter
There must be a formal feed safety HACCP risk assessment which identifies and controls hazards that may adversely affect the safety of any feed supplied. HACCP risk assessments must be carried out in accordance with recognised HACCP principles.
Social impact parameter
F3 Labelling
F 3.1 Delivery documents must be clear and unambiguous. All relevant contractual information and information required by regulations, must be included on delivery documents or on labels attached to the product packaging.
H15 Despatch of Packaged Feeds
H 15.1 Vehicles and trailers presented for loading must not present a risk to the feed being loaded.
H16 Despatch Documentation
H 16.1 All feeds despatched must be accompanied by the documents required by relevant feed legislation.
H17 Collection of Feeds
H 17.1 Where feeds are collected by or on behalf of the customer, the Participant must obtain a signed collection record.
H18 Delivery of Bulk and Packaged Feeds by the Participant
H 18.1 Procedures must be in place to ensure the delivery driver is informed of relevant delivery information and customer specific delivery requirements.
H11 Drier / Heat Treatment
H 11.1 Where mechanical drying is undertaken, procedures must ensure that any adverse effect on the feed being dried is minimised
H3 Packaged Feeds Intake (including IBCs and ‘big bags’)
H 3.1 Condition and integrity of packages must be checked as appropriate before use or resale. Any burst bags must be segregated and considered as nonconforming product.
F1 Sales Contracts / Agreements / Feed Specifications
F 1.1 Each feed must have a documented specification that is made available on request to customers and potential customers. The specification must include:
• precise identification of the feed supplied including any definition in relevant legislation
• nutritional and analytical characteristics
• any processing of the feed
• any special characteristics that may affect or restrict the potential use of the feed
Social impact parameter
G1 Premises
G 1.1 The layout and design of the site, buildings and drains must be such that:
• They are in a good state of repair
• They are fit for purpose
• Contamination and cross contamination is minimised
J1 Complaints
J 1.1 The Participant must register, record and address complaints relating to feed in a timely manner.
J2 Feed Safety Incidents
J 2.1 There must be a designated person (or persons) with deputies, responsible for the management of feed safety incidents, including recall.
J3 Market Recall
J 3.1 If a recall becomes necessary, the reasons for the recall must be recorded and assessed and corrective action taken as necessary to address both the immediate issue and the root cause.
H14 Despatch of Feed in Bulk Road Transport
H 14.1 Feed must be protected from contamination or recontamination during loading.
H10 Reprocess Material
H 10.1 Where raw materials, intermediate products or feed are being reprocessed, a system must be in place to ensure that they do not present a risk to the feed being produced and are being used as defined by the risk assessment.
H9 Process Cross-Contamination Controls
H 9.1 Where different feeds and / or non-feeds are being processed in the same equipment, procedures must be in place to ensure that there is no risk of contaminating the feed being produced as a consequence of this.
H8 Operational Control
H 8.1 Operations must be planned, scheduled and controlled by a designated and competent person(s), to ensure compliance with feed specifications and operational parameters.
H6 Packaged Storage Operations
H 6.1 Packaged raw materials, intermediate products and feeds must be protected from deterioration and segregated as appropriate, to prevent contamination of the feed.
H4 Identification of Products not Intended for Feed Use
H 4.1 Any raw materials, intermediate or finished products produced or stored in the same premises by the Participant but not intended for feed use, must be clearly segregated from feed and identified as such during all stages of
production / processing, packing, storage, despatch and supply.
H2 Bulk Intake
H 2.1 Unless the risk assessment specifically establishes that no potential hazards exist from the carriage of previous loads, records must be available showing the previous 3 loads carried by bulk transport and any cleaning subsequently carried out as a consequence. The Participant’s procedures must confirm that previous loads / cargoes and cleaning methods are compatible with the raw materials and feeds to be carried. Transport presented without such evidence must not be accepted. The descriptions of the three previous loads / cargoes must be precise and generic terms must not be used.
G8 Plant Calibration
G 8.1 Systems must be in place to ensure that feed safety is maintained and feed specifications are achieved.
G7 Handling and Processing Equipment
G 7.1 All equipment must be maintained in a condition that ensures feed safety is not compromised.
G6 Pest Control
G 6.1 The Participant must nominate an employee responsible for the management of effective pest control systems.
G3 Non-conforming Raw Materials and / or Feeds
G 3.1 Non-conforming raw materials and / or feeds must be identified and controlled to prevent use whilst their destination or disposal is considered.
Social impact parameter
G2 Personnel
G 2.1 All personnel must be competent in the tasks that they may be asked to undertake relevant to feed safety.
F2 Product Design and Formulations
F 2.1 Where feeds are formulated, they must be designed and developed by a nominated person with appropriate experience and / or training.
Environmental impact parameter
G5 Water
G 5.1 Water coming into contact with feed or feed contact surfaces must be of suitable quality for animal consumption.
Environmental impact parameter
G4 Recycling and Disposal of Non-Feed Products and Waste
G 4.1 Non-feed products, waste and material for recycling must be collected into suitable and clearly identified receptacles for removal to identified collection points away from the production areas.
Supplier management parameter
K1 General Traceability
K 1.1 The history of each delivery of raw material and feed must be traceable.
K 1.2 The traceability system must encompass raw material(s) used and feed produced, as well as any traded feeds.
K2 Traceability Records
K 2.1 Purchase records must include details relevant to feed safety and traceability
E1 Selection and Approval of Suppliers of Subcontracted Services
E2 Non-assured Subcontracted Processors
E3 Third Party Contracted Transport
E4 Management of Rail or Water Transport
E5 Selection of 3rd Party Raw Materials Storage for Bulk and Bags
E6 Selection of 3rd Party Bulk Storage for Feed
E7 Selection of 3 rd Party Packaged Feed Stores
D 1 Feed Suppliers
D 1.1 There must be a designated person responsible for the selection and approval of feed suppliers and feeds
D 2 Approval of Suppliers of Assured Feeds
D 2.1 Where feed is sourced from companies currently FEMAS certificated (or another assurance scheme recognised by AIC and the customer), checks must be carried out to confirm that the scope of the supplier covers the feed being sourced.
D 3 Approval of Suppliers of Non-Assured Feed (Gatekeeper)
D 3.1 Where feed is being sourced from a supplier who is not assured against a scheme recognised by AIC, the Participant (Gatekeeper) must maintain a list / database of these feeds and suppliers. This list / database must be approved by the Certification Body prior to placing the feed on the market as assured.
The list / database must be made available to all FEMAS sites operated by the Participant.
Quality parameter
H13 Packaging for Feed
H 13.1 Feed packaging and pallets must be suitable for the means of delivery / transport used and the type of feed concerned. Packaging must be designed to protect the feed during normal storage, handling and delivery conditions
H12 Equipment Intended to Control Physical Contamination
H 12.1 Any equipment which has been installed to control physical contamination, must be designed, installed and maintained so that it remains effective in the operations it is expected to undertake.
H7 Stock Management
H 7.1 There must be stock rotation practices in place for all raw materials and feeds
H5 Bulk Storage Operations
H 5.1 Raw materials, intermediate products and feeds must be clearly separated, identifiable and traceable.