GMP+ Production of compound feed

GMP+ Trade in feed – compound feed

FCA-BC-02 - MP, production of compound feed

FCA-BC-03 - MH, trading of compound feed

QS-certified producers of compound feed

QS-certified traders

QS-certified mobile feed milling and mixing plants

UFAS Compound Feed

UFAS Merchants - trading of compound feeds

FAMI-QS - production of Complementary Feed

FAMI-QS - production of Dietetic Feed

FAMI-QS - trading of Complementary Feed

FAMI-QS - trading of Dietetic Feed

OQUALIM-RCNA International - certified producers of compound feed

OQUALIM-RCNA International - certified distributors / traders of compound feed

pastus+ - certified producers of compound feed

pastus+ - certified traders of compound feed

GMP+ Production of premixtures

GMP+ Trade in feed - premixtures

FCA -BC-02 - VP, production of premixtures

FCA -BC-03 - VH, trading of premixtures

FAMI-QS - production of Mixtures

FAMI-QS - trading of Mixtures

QS-certified producers of premixtures

QS-certified traders

UFAS Compound Feed

UFAS Merchants - trading of premixtures

OQUALIM-RCNA International - certified producers of premixtures

OQUALIM-RCNA International - certified distributors / traders of premixtures

GMP+ Production of feed additives

GMP+ Trade in feed – feed additives

FCA -BC-02 - TP, production of feed additives

FCA -BC-03 - TH, trading of feed additives

FAMI-QS - production of Ingredients

FAMI-QS - trading of Ingredients

UFAS Merchants - trading of feed ingredients

FEMAS Core standard

FEMAS Intermediate Supplier

QS-certified producers of additives

QS-certified traders

OQUALIM-RCNA International - certified distributors / traders of feed additives

OQUALIM company must be:

• producer or distributor of compound feed or premixtures with the designation “RCNA International” specified on the certificate

or belongs to a group of companies of which at least one company is certified as above. Note: The delivered feed additive must – of course - be produced by certified producer.

GMP+ Production of feed materials

GMP+ Trade in feed – feed materials

FCA -BC-02 - GP, production of feed materials

FCA -BC-02 (VWP), production of by-products for reprocessing (company in food sector)

FCA -BC-02 (GPVW), production of feed materials originating from by-products for reprocessing

FCA -BC-03 - GH, trading of feed materials

FCA -BC-03 (VWH), trade in of by-products for reprocessing

QS-certified producers of feed materials

QS-certified traders

• QS company must be listed in the GMP+ companies database, tab Other certification schemes.

As an exception to the requirement that a generic risk assessment for the feed material is included in the TS 1.3 Product list, purchasing a feed material from a QS certified company is also allowed when this feed materials is included in the QS-Liste der Einzelfuttermittel

FEMAS Core standard

FEMAS Intermediate Supplier

UFAS Merchants - trading of feed ingredients

FAMI-QS - production of Ingredients

FAMI-QS - trading of Ingredients

• FAMI-QS company must be listed with the scope Ingredients (process). The purchased feed materials must be listed in this database as well.
• These feed materials must be included in the TS 1.3 Product list

EFISC-GTP

• Products of the oilseeds crushing and vegetable oil refining industry
• Products of the starch industry
• Products of the malt production
• Glycerin (crude and refined) from production of biodiesel
• Trade/collection of feed materials of vegetable origin

pastus+ -certified producers of feed materials

pastus+ -certified traders of feed materials

OQUALIM-RCNA International - certified distributors / traders of feed materials

OQUALIM company must be:

• producer or distributor of compound feed or premixtures with the designation “RCNA International” specified on the certificate..
• or belongs to a group of companies of which at least one company is certified as above. Note: The delivered feed material must – of course - be produced by the certified producer

CSA-GTP- certified collectors (trade and storage & transshipment)

Combinable crops (grains, (oil-)seeds and legumes

TASCC Merchants (trading of whole unprocessed combinable crops for food and feed use)

QS- Guideline Service Package for agriculture production

QS company must be listed in the GMP+ companies database, tab Other certification schemes.

Bakery by-products

Certification under the ‘Hygiene Code voor Brood en Banketbakkerij’ incl. Diervoedermodule (Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum/ISACert)

Graded consumption potatoes

Certification under the ‘Hygiene Code voor ongeschilde (zoete) aardappelen’ and with a designation 'HACCP + GMP' (Nederlandse Aardappel Organisatie; NAO)

Whey from farmers

Certification under ‘Hygienecode voor de Boerderijzuivelbereiding’(inclusief bijlage 7). The farmer must be listed as such on the https://boerderijzuivel.nl/keurmerken/gmp-weiafvoer

Dairy products

The product must be supplied under Reg. (EC) 853/2004

GMP+ Storage and transshipment of feed

FCA -BC-04 – OO storage and transshipment of animal feed

TASCC Storage

EFISC-GTP - storage of feed materials of vegetable origin.

QS-certified companies - storage and transshipment

pastus+ -certified companies - storage and transshipment

Note: Storage of packaged goods does not necessarily have to be bought from a GMP+ certified service provider. See for more information GMP+ companies database, tab Other certification schemes.

GMP+ Road transport of feed

GMP+ Inland waterway transport of feed

FCA -BC-05 - TVWE, road transport of animal feed

FCA -BC-08 - Hygiene Code for inland waterway transport

TASCC Road Haulage - road transport

Qualimat - road transport

QS-certified companies -road transport

EFISC-GTP transport of feed materials of vegetable origin

pastus+ -certified companies -road transport

CSA-GTP- certified companies – road transport

• Only accepted in combination with CSA-GTP collection scope.
• For the following products: unprocessed French cereals, oilseeds and protein crops (grains) intended to be used as feed.

Note 1: Above-mentioned requirements also apply for the purchase of traction units.

Note 2: An external transport company does not have to be GMP+-certified or equivalent in the event of:

• Transport of packaged feed under the condition that the GMP+ certified producer or trader is responsible for checking the cleanliness of the loading compartment.
• Transport of sealed loading compartments (see F 0.2 for definition) under the conditions that the external transport company:
  • does not own neither manage the respective loading compartments
  • has no influence on the GMP+ status of the transported feed.
  • may not use its own loading / unloading equipment (pipes, hoses etc.) unless the GMP+ certified principal allows so.

The GMP+ certified producer or trader is responsible for sealing the loading compartment.

• Transport by rail (using wagons)

GMP+ Affreightment of inland waterway transport

GMP+ Affreightment of short sea shipping

GMP+ Affreightment of road transport

GMP+ Affreightment of rail transport

GMP+ Affreightment of sea transport

FCA -BC-07 - TVM, Chartering of animal feed via marine transport

FCA -BC-06 - TVWA, Chartering of animal feed via inland waterway

FCA -BC-09 - TVOR, Transport organisation of feed or by rail

QS-certified companies with scope affreightment of rail, inland waterway and sea ship transport

Note: An external freight broker does not have to be GMP+-certified or equivalent in the event of:

• Affreightment of road transport
• Affreightment of packaged products (including sealed loading units)
• Affreightment of oils and fats and derived products for direct processing in feed when the transport demonstrably takes place under a FOSFA contract and where the EU 1 list of acceptable previous loads is used as compulsory.

A) Critical contaminants:

• Aflatoxin B1
• Dioxin
• Dioxin-like PCBs
• Non-dioxin-like PCBs
• Heavy metals
  • Cadmium
  • Arsenic
  • Lead
  • Mercury *
• Fluorine *
• Pesticides

* The analysis of these parameters in feed additives and premixtures must be done by a laboratory with an independently verified quality management system as included under B) Other contaminants.

An independently verified quality management system as included under B) supplemented by GMP+ Registered Laboratory

• As long as the GMP+ Registered Laboratory is registered for the analysis in question.
• The use of GMP+ Registered Laboratories is compulsory

B) Other contaminants

GMP+ Laboratory testing

ISO17025 accredited laboratory for the analysis in question

ISO17025 accredited laboratory for another analysis than the one in question

Only if the GMP+ certified company can motivate why it is not possible to make use of a laboratory which is ISO17025 accredited for the analysis in question.

This motivation must be retained as documented information.

TASCC Facilities Testing

Production or processing on a contract basis (third party/subcontractor)

GMP+ Production of feed materials

GMP+ Production of feed additives

GMP+ Production of premixtures

GMP+ Production of compound feed

Certificate with the corresponding scope from other, accepted certification schemes

13.6.1

Acid oils from chemical refining

13.6.2*

Fatty acids esterified with glycerol

13.6.3*

Mono di and tri glycerides of fatty acids

13.6.4*

Salts of fatty acids

13.6.5

Fatty acid distillates from physical refining

13.6.6*

Crude fatty acids

13.6.7*

Pure distilled fatty acids

13.6.9*

Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids esterified with organic acids

13.6.10*

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

13.6.11*

Sucroglycerides of fatty acids

13.11.2*

Mono-esters of propylene glycol and fatty acids

Feed product

Unprocessed agricultural products, including hay and straw, from grower

Hay and straw, from grower-collector*

Origin

All countries

Applied by

GMP+ certified company with a production or trade scope.

Applicable until

No time limit

General

See § 4.1

Specific conditions

• If transport is organized by the grower / grower-collector and immediately following the harvesting, and as a part of assignment “harvesting including transport to the storage” then transport does not need to be GMP+-certified or equivalent.

• If storage and/or transport is organized by the gatekeeper, then the applicable purchase requirements laid down in chapter 3 and/or 4 on TS 1.2 must be followed.

• There must be a quality assurance agreement between the gatekeeper and the grower / grower-collector. See for an example support document S 9.10 Common daily practice company documents.

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

Note: The results of the benchmark of the certification schemes for growers can be used as input. See the GMP+ website / Collaborations / Growers schemes.

2. Supplier audit

Recommended

3. Sampling

Each batch in accordance with the requirements as described in document TS 1.6 Sampling.

For batch definition see F 0.2 Definition list.

4. Testing

Based on HACCP*

Retain as documented information

Gatekeeper must retain as documented information:

• name and address details of the grower/collector from whom products are purchased.
• the purchased batches of unprocessed agricultural products, including hay and straw
• results of analysis

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This must be available for the auditor and – upon request – for GMP+ International.

Note: (parts) of the above listed information might not always be available. In the framework of application of HACCP-principles, this lack of information can result in defining more control measures and monitoring.

Notification to the Certification Body

Yes

Notification to GMP+ International

No

Feed product

Unprocessed grains, (oil)seeds and legumes (from collector)

Note that conditions for purchasing from growers are laid down in § 4.3.1.

Origin

The unprocessed grains, (oil)seeds and legumes are grown outside of countries listed below

• Austria
• Belgium
• Canada
• Denmark
• France
• Germany

• Greece
• Ireland
• Luxembourg
• The Netherlands
• United Kingdom

Intervention grain from any EU country

Applied by

GMP+ certified company with a production or trade scope.

Applicable until

No time limit

General

See § 4.1

Specific conditions

If the GMP+ certified company purchases a batch of feed materials from a non-GMP+ certified company and sells this on FOB to a GMP+ certified client, then this client must comply with the requirements from this protocol.

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

2. Supplier audit

Recommended

3. Sampling

See below

1. Testing

See below

Retain as documented information

Gatekeeper must retain as documented information:

• name and address details of the producer/collector from whom products are purchased.
• the purchased batches of unprocessed grains, (oil)seeds or legumes
• results of analysis

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This must be available for the auditor and – upon request – for GMP+ International.

Note: (parts) of the above listed information might not always be available. In the framework of application of HACCP-principles, this lack of information can result in defining more control measures and monitoring.

Sampling

• In accordance with the requirements as described in document TS 1.6 Sampling. For batch definition see F 0.2 Definition list.
• In the event of transport by ship or train or in storage, sampling must be carried out by an independent Control Organisation (CO) accredited according to the latest version of ISO 17020 with sampling included in the scope of accreditation.

Testing

• Each batch must at least be analysed for the contaminants listed below. If the hazard analysis shows that other contaminants deserve attention then these must be analysed as well.
• If small batches are received, the respective volumes may be added up and testing must be performed at least on units of 500 tons each.

Note:

• An approved batch must be kept segregated from other batches, unless these are also tested/approved or already GMP+ assured
• From the moment of sampling/testing, the batch is considered as GMP+ assured. Gatekeeper must from that point on ensure compliance with all GMP+ storage/transport requirements until the moment of delivery
• In case no representative sample has been taken on the level of the seagoing vessel or no analysis results are available, products stored in different silos can no longer be considered as one single batch.

Pesticide residues

The screening must cover all relevant pesticides based on information about:

• locally used pesticides
• local legislation about applicable pesticides
• RASFF- notifications
• Other relevant information

Mycotoxins :

Aflatoxin B1*

At least applicable to maize

Deoxynivalenol (DON)

At least applicable to all cereals

Zearalenon (ZEA)

At least applicable to all cereals and soy beans

Ochratoxin A (OTA)

At least applicable to all cereals

Heavy metals :

• Arsenic
• Lead
• Mercury
• Cadmium

• Dioxins
• Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCB’s
• ndl PCB
• PAH’s

In case the product is not dried or in case the gatekeeper has documented information that in the drying process:

• no combustion is involved, or
• natural gas is used, or
• indirect drying is applied,

the 100% monitoring can be reduced (in accordance with HACCP principles as laid down in GMP+ standard).

Hydrocyanic acid

Only applicable for linseed

Salmonella

Free gossypol

Cottonseed

Notification to the Certification Body

Yes

Notification to GMP+ International

Yes, before starting using this protocol, via this LINK.

GMP+ International must be notified each time when this gatekeeper protocol will be used in another country of origin.

Product

Additives, herbs and spices should be approved for use in feed:

• in case the gatekeeper is a producer: in the country in which the gatekeeper is located;
• in case the gatekeeper is a trader: in the country where the feed additive is placed on the market.

See F 0.2 Definition list for the definition of feed additives.

Foodstuffs, produced under:

• a GFSI-recognized food safety scheme or
• a by the national authority approved Code of Practice.

See F 0.2 Definition list for the definition of foodstuffs

Note: The foodstuff does not have to be included in the TS 1.3 Product List.

Pharma product, produced under European Pharmacopoeia Reference Standards or equivalent.

Excluded from this scope are:

• by-products from the food industry and raw materials for production of foodstuff

Origin

All countries

Applied by

GMP+ certified company with a production or trade scope.

Applicable until

No time limit

General

See § 4.1

Note: when using this protocol it is not necessary to include the results of analysis in the GMP+ Monitoring database.

Specific conditions

Purchased additives must be food, feed or pharma grade.

When using these products in feed, special feed legislation might be applicable (for example labelling).

In case of purchase of foodstuff or food additives, the gatekeeper must investigate if and how the product can be used in feed and what feed legislation is applicable.

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

2. Supplier audit

Recommended

3. Sampling

Each batch in accordance with the requirements as described in document TS 1.6 Sampling.

For batch definition see F 0.2 Definition list

4. Testing

Based on HACCP

Retain as documented information

Gatekeeper must retain as documented information:

• the raw materials, production methods, process flow and environment from which the product is derived, to be able to complete the risk assessment for each product
• name and address data of the producer

• purchased product
• results of analysis
• other relevant information

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This must be available for the auditor and – upon request – for GMP+ International.

Note: (parts) of the above listed information might not always be available. In the framework of application of HACCP-principles, this lack of information can result in defining more control measures and monitoring.

Notification to the Certification Body

Yes

Notification to GMP+ International

Yes, before starting using this protocol, via this LINK.

GMP+ International must be notified each time when this gatekeeper protocol will be used for a new combination of producer and product.

Feed product

• Former foodstuff (intended for use as feed)
• Foodstuffs, notproduced under:
  • a GFSI-recognized food safety scheme or
  • a by the national authority approved Code of Practice

See F 0.2 Definition list for the definition of former foodstuffs.

Excluded from the scope:

• By-products originating from the food industry (e.g. beet pulp, brewers’ grain, etc) and manufactured for animal feed
• Raw material for foodstuff

Origin

All countries

Purchased directly from a food company, which has at least a written HACCP plan. This HACCP plan:

• is based on HACCP principles, and
• includes the control of hazards related to the former foodstuff that is being delivered.

Purchased from an intermediate food trader* is allowed, if:

• the trader only purchases and subsequently sells the former foodstuff, and
• the supplier audit is carried out at the food company where the food becomes former foodstuff, and
• all necessary information about the former foodstuff is obtained directly from the food company.

Applied by

GMP+ certified company with a production or trade scope.

Under the scope ‘Trade’ the product can only be sold one step further down the chain to:

• a company with a production scope, or
• directly to the livestock farmer.

Relevant information must be provided. See also ‘Specific Conditions’.

Applicable until

No time limit

General

See § 4.1

Specific conditions

• The gatekeeper must make a clear and unambiguous agreement with the supplier about:
  • compliance with relevant requirements of this gatekeeper protocol
  • the responsibility of the supplier and the gatekeeper regarding the purchased product or service
  • exchange of relevant information
  • any other issue, relevant for assuring the safety of the feed.

• The gatekeeper purchasing former foodstuff that is not yet suitable as feed material must first process the product into a feed material. A validated treatment or cleaning must be performed to remove physical contaminants (e.g. glass, plastic, metal) before the former foodstuffs can become intended for feed. The treatment or cleaning must be in accordance with scheme requirements.

• Resell of former foodstuff that has to receive a validated treatment or cleaning to remove physical contaminants (e.g. glass, plastic, metal) before becoming suitable for feed is possible under the next conditions:
  • Under the scope Trade;
  • To a company with a Production scope for further processing into a feed material;
  • Under a clear agreement that gives guarantees about
    • the responsibilities for buying according to the requirement of this protocol, and about
    • correct processing into a feed material
  • All relevant information about the necessary processing of the former foodstuff into a feed material must be provided (=the former foodstuff is accompanied with the FSDS and all the necessary information in accordance with the requirements as laid down in Annex VIII of Regulation (EC) No. 767/2009);
  • The processor of the former foodstuff must be involved in the supplier audit.

• Resell of former foodstuff that does not have to receive a validated treatment or cleaning to remove physical contaminants (e.g. glass, plastic, metal) before becoming suitable for feed is possible directly to the livestock farmer.

• GMP+ International reserves the right to accompany the gatekeeper during a supplier audit.

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

As a part of the supplier evaluation documented information of risk assessment must be available. See for an example support document S 9.10 Common daily practice company documents.

2. Supplier audit

Yes

• Before initial delivery, and further each year
• To be conducted by a qualified person. See for this the GMP+ standard

3. Sampling

Each batch in accordance with the requirements as described in document TS 1.6 Sampling

For batch definition see F 0.2 Definition list.

4. Testing

Based on HACCP

Retain as documented information

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This includes the above-mentioned FSDS.

This information must be available for the auditor and – upon request – for GMP+ International.

Note: (parts) of the above listed information might not always be available. In the framework of application of HACCP-principles, this lack of information can result in defining more control measures and monitoring.

Notification to the Certification Body

Yes

Notification to GMP+ International

Yes, before starting using this protocol, via this LINK.

GMP+ International must be notified each time when this gatekeeper protocol will be used for a new combination of producer and product.

Feed product

Crude, refined and/or fractioned palm(kernel) oil, as defined under no. 2.20.1 on the EU Feed Catalogue 68/2013 (including amendments to this regulation)

Origin

All countries

Applied by

GMP+ certified company with a production or trade scope.

Applicable until

No time limit

General

See § 4.1

Specific conditions

The GMP+ certified company purchases above mentioned products based on FOSFA contracts 53, 54, 80 or 81. These are based on application of the manual “FOSFA qualifications and procedures for vessels engaged in the carriage of oils and fats in bulk for edible and oleo chemical use”

The following documented information as stipulated in the FOSFA contracts that must be available:

• FOSFA (short form) contract
• Bill of Lading
• FOSFA Certificate of Compliance, Cleanliness and Suitability of Ship’s Tank

• Certificate of Analysis with FFA, both at time of shipment and in port of arrival, in country of destination

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

2. Supplier audit

Recommended

3. Sampling

Each batch in accordance with the requirements as described in document TS 1.6 Sampling.

For batch definition see F 0.2 Definition list.

Sampling in accordance with NEN-EN-ISO method 5555 by a FOSFA Member Superintendent

4. Testing

See below

Retain as documented information

The gatekeeper must retain as documented information per palm oil mill location:

• The name, address, etc.
• The processes carried out
• The oil products produced

Further, from every batch received the following documented information must be retained:

• The volume
• The sea vessel
• FFA at port of loading
• FFA at port of arrival

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This must be available for the auditor and – upon request – for GMP+ International.

Note: (parts) of the above listed information might not always be available. In the framework of application of HACCP-principles, this lack of information can result in defining more control measures and monitoring.

Testing

The samples must in any event be analysed for the parameters and with the frequency which are summarised below. If the hazard analysis shows that other parameters deserve attention then these must be analysed as well.

Free Fatty Acids (FFA)

Each batch

Acceptance limit:

• When FOB in port of loading max 7 %
• When CIF in port of arrival max 10%

Pesticide residues

Every six months

Rejection limit: consult TS 1.5 Specific feed safety limits.

Pesticide screening

The screening must be based on information about:

• locally used pesticides
• local legislation about applicable pesticides
• RASFF- notifications
• Other relevant information

Heavy metals :

• Arsenic
• Lead
• Mercury
• Cadmium

On the basis of a hazard analysis but at least once per 12 months

Rejection limit: consult

TS 1.5 Specific feed safety limits

Dioxins

Once in three months, varied origins

Rejection limit: consult TS 1.5 Specific feed safety limits

Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCB’s

Once in three months, varied origins

Rejection limit: consult TS 1.5 Specific feed safety limits

Mineral oil hydrocarbons

(C10-C40)

Each batch

Rejection limit: consult TS 1.5 Specific feed safety limits

Notification to the Certification Body

Yes

Notification to GMP+ International

Yes, before starting using this protocol, via this LINK.

GMP+ International must be notified each time when this gatekeeper protocol will be used for a new combination of producer and country of cultivation.

Feed product

Processed feed materials:

• not covered by one of the other protocols for purchase of processed feed materials
• not from mineral origin (see § 4.3.6)

Note:

• The feed material must be included in the TS 1.3 Product list.
• Feed materials mentioned in § 4.2 cannot be purchased under this gatekeeper protocol.

Origin

The processed feed materials are produced outside the countries listed below and if there is a trader between the producer and the gatekeeper - this trader is located outside the countries listed below, unless sold on FOB-conditions.

Note: Based on a yearly assessment of developments, specific countries (or product-country combinations) can be added to this list. When it is decided to add a country (or a product-country combination) to the list, this will be announced well in advance.

The next countries will be evaluated, with the aim to add them to list of countries where gatekeeping is not possible:

Applied by

GMP+ certified company with a production or trade scope.

Applicable until

The gatekeeper must make a choice between 2 options:

1. Applicable with no time limit with testing of each batch on a fixed list of parameters.

or

2. Applicable for 1,5 years, with possibility to have a HACCP-based monitoring. In this case the next conditions apply:

• The period is meant for producer to go for GMP+ FSA certification, or equivalent. There must be a clear proof for this.
• Only if the product flow is kept segregated, starting from the non-certified producer until delivery (‘closed chain’)

Note: If for whatever reason after 18 months the producer is not certified, the batch by batch monitoring must be applied.

General

See § 4.1

Specific conditions

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

2. Supplier audit

Recommended

3. Sampling

Each batch in accordance with the requirements as described in document TS 1.6 Sampling.

For batch definition see F 0.2 Definition list

4. Testing

Option 1: See § 4.3.7.1

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Option 2: Based on HACCP

Retain as documented information

Gatekeeper must retain as documented information:

• the raw materials, production methods, process flow and environment from which the feed is derived, to be able to complete the risk assessment for each feed.
• name and address data of the producer
• purchased batches of feed material
• results of analysis
• other relevant information

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This must be available for the auditor and – upon request – for GMP+ International.

Note: (parts) of the above listed information might not always be available. In the framework of application of HACCP-principles, this lack of information can result in defining more control measures and monitoring.

Notification to the Certification Body

Yes

Notification to GMP+

International

Yes, before starting using this protocol, via this LINK. (option 1).

Before starting using option 2, GMP+ International must be notified via a special form LINK. A validation is part of the notification procedure. For more details about the procedure see the FAQ list.

GMP+ International must be notified each time when this gatekeeper protocol is used for a new combination of producer and product.

Feed product

Feed for feed trial

Note that this protocol is not referring to a specific feed product, but to the purpose for which the feed product is purchased.

Origin

All countries

Applied by

GMP+ certified company with a production scope

Applicable until

No time limit

General

See § 4.1

Specific requirements

If specific feed materials are part of the test, they do not have to be on the TS 1.3 Product list.

If non-registered veterinary medicine or non-approved additives are processed, the gatekeeper must:

• have approval of the competent authority.

• ensure that the produced test feed does not lead to undesired contamination of GMP+ feed.

• ensure that residues (as a result of carry-over) do not exceed the GMP+ limit (max 1ppm).

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

2. Supplier audit

Recommended

3. Sampling

Each batch in accordance with the requirements as described in document TS 1.6 Sampling

For batch definition see F 0.2 Definition list.

4. Testing

Based on HACCP

Retain as documented information

Gatekeeper must retain as documented information:

• the raw materials, production methods, process flow and environment from which the feed is derived, to be able to complete the risk assessment for each feed.
• name and address data of the producer

• purchased batches of feed material
• results of analysis
• other relevant information

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This must be available for the auditor and – upon request– for GMP+ International.

Note: (parts) of the above listed information might not always be available. In the framework of application of HACCP-principles, this lack of information can result in defining more control measures and monitoring.

Notification to the Certification Body

Yes

Notification to GMP+ International

Yes, before starting to use this protocol, via this LINK.

GMP+ International must be notified each time when this gatekeeper protocol is used for a new combination of producer and product.

Feed service

• Road transport in bulk
• Road transport of vegetable foodstuffs in “for foodstuffs only” loading compartments

Origin

Applicable for road transport outside of countries listed below:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Czech Republic
• Germany
• France
• Poland
• The Netherlands
• United Kingdom

This gatekeeper protocol can also be applied for road transport in every country in the following cases:

• During harvest for a period of 90 days (which can also be non-consecutive), for transport of unprocessed agricultural products directly from the grower.

• Transport of hay/straw on flatbed/ curtain siders trucks

• Transport of vegetable foodstuffs in “for foodstuffs only” loading compartments

Applied by

• GMP+ certified company with a production or trade scope

• GMP+ certified company, operating within the Spanish port premises, with a scope storage and transshipment of feed and a scope affreightment of road transport

Applicable until

No time limit

General

See § 4.1

Specific requirements

Gatekeeper must:

1. have a quality/ feed safety assurance agreement with the non-certified carrier;
2. have, if applicable, an agreement for transport of hay and straw. See for an example support document S 9.10 Common daily practice company documents. This information can also be included in the CMR instead.If the delivery address is another GMP+ certified company, this agreement is not necessary;
3. establish that the transport company complies with all the applicable legal obligations relating to feed* ;
4. receive information about:

• at least the last three previous loads,
• the cleaning operations performed after them
• any transport of forbidden loads;

5. provide instructions about:

• cleaning and/or disinfection in accordance with the IDTF and the visual inspection
• handling of aberrant load,
• handling of forbidden loads, etc.

6. provide instructions about retaining documented information as part of tracking and tracing;
7. check on the compliance with the agreement.

This check is done by means of an initial and periodic inspection carried out by a loading inspector.*
If prohibited loads have been transported, the release procedure must be carried out. See for this the section Procedures on the IDTF website.

Additionally, when “for foodstuffs only” loading compartments are used for transport of vegetable foodstuffs* for use in feed, they must be marked as such in a clearly visible and indelible fashion. “For foodstuffs only” loading compartments must be covered by HACCP certification of the carrier.

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

2. Supplier audit

Yes, by means of an initial and periodic inspection

3. Sampling

Not applicable

4. Testing

Not applicable

Retain as documented information

Gatekeeper must retain as documented information:

• the name, address and registered offices of all transporters assured
• unique identification of assured loading compartments (number plates etc.)
• quality assurance agreement
• agreement for transport of hay and straw
• instructions to the person responsible
• report of initial and periodic inspections

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This must be available for the auditor and – upon request – for GMP+ International.

Notification to the Certification Body

Yes

Notification to GMP+ International

Yes, before starting using this protocol, via this LINK.

GMP+ International must be notified each time this gatekeeper protocol will be used in another country.

Feed service

Inland waterway transport in bulk

Origin

Applicable for inland waterway transport outside of countries listed below:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Czech Republic
• Germany
• France
• Poland
• The Netherlands

Applied by

GMP+ certified company with at least the scope Affreightment of inland waterway transport

Applicable until

No time limit

General

See § 4.1

Specific requirements

Gatekeeper must:

1. have a quality/ feed safety assurance agreement with the non-certified barge;
2. establish that the barge complies with all the applicable legal obligations relating to feed*
3. receive information about:

• at least the last three previous loads,
• the cleaning operations performed after them
• any transport of forbidden loads

4. provide instructions about:

• cleaning and/or disinfection in accordance with the TS 3.3 Inland waterway transport and short sea shipping of feed,
• retaining documented information as part of tracking & tracing,
• handling of aberrant load,
• handling of forbidden loads, etc.

5. check on the compliance with the agreements by means of initial inspection carried out by GMP+ (or equivalent) auditors / inspectors, accepted for the scope affreightment of short sea and inland waterways transport.
   If prohibited loads have been transported, the release procedure for inland waterway transport must be carried out. See for this TS 3.3 Inland waterway transport and short sea shipping of feed.
6. before each loading of feed arrange a loading compartment inspection (LCI) by a Control Organisation (CO) in accordance with the GMP+ requirements of the TS 3.3 Inland waterway transport and short sea shipping of feed.

For definition of CO see F 0.2 Definition list.

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

2. Supplier audit

Yes, by means of an initial inspection

3. Sampling

Not applicable

4. Testing

Not applicable

Retain as documented information

Gatekeeper must retain as documented information::

• the name, address and registered offices of all owners of barges assured
• unique identification of assured barges
• quality assurance agreement
• instructions to the person responsible
• report of initial inspection
• LCI reports

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This must be available for the auditor and – upon request – for GMP+ International.

Notification to the Certification Body

Yes

Notification to GMP+ International

Yes, before starting using this protocol, via this LINK.

GMP+ International must be notified each time when this gatekeeper protocol will be used in another country.

Feed service

Storage and transshipment

Origin

Applicable for storage and transhipment outside of countries listed below:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Germany
• Luxembourg
• The Netherlands
• United Kingdom

This gatekeeper protocol can also be applied in all countries in the following cases:

• Bulk storage at the grower immediately following the harvesting of unprocessed agricultural products
• Temporary (until the next harvest) storage of vegetable primary products, ensiled immediately following the harvesting.
• Temporary (less than six consecutive months) bulk storage or transshipment immediately following the harvesting of vegetable primary products.
• Storage and transshipment of packaged feed.

Applied by

GMP+ certified company with a production or trade scope.

Applicable until

No time limit

General

See § 4.1

Specific requirements

Gatekeeper must:

1. have a quality/ feed safety assurance agreement with the non-certified storage and transshipment company;
2. establish that the storage and transshipment company complies with all the applicable legal obligations relating to feed.*
3. provide instructions in the relevant requirements (hygiene, retaining documented information as part of tracking and tracing, pest control, what to do in the event of the determination of aberrant feed product etc.).
4. check on the compliance with the agreements during the supplier audit.

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

2. Supplier audit

Yes by means of an initial inspection and after that a risk based periodic inspection.

3. Sampling

Not applicable

4. Testing

Not applicable

Retain as documented information

Gatekeeper must retain as documented information::

• the name, address and registered offices of all storage and transshipment locations assured
• quality assurance agreement
• instructions to the person responsible
• report of the supplier audit

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This must be available for the auditor and – upon request – for GMP+ International.

Notification to the Certification Body

Yes

Notification to GMP+ International

Yes, before starting using this protocol, via this LINK.

GMP+ International must be notified each time this gatekeeper protocol will be used in another country.

Product

All other products and services which can have a negative impact on the feed safety and are not addressed in other protocols.

Examples: silage agents, cleaning agents, lubricants, processing aids, veterinary medicinal products, silo cleaning service, pest control service, raw materials for feed.

See for more information S9.3 - Explanation of GMP+ feed chain

Origin

All countries

Applied by

GMP+ certified company

Applicable until

No time limit

General

See § 4.1

Note: when using this protocol it is not necessary to include the results of analysis in the GMP+ Monitoring database.

Specific conditions

No

Supplier evaluation

1. Hazard analysis

Yes

2. Supplier audit

Recommended

3. Sampling

In accordance with the requirements as described in document TS 1.6 Sampling

4. Testing

Based on HACCP

Retain as documented information

Documented information related to the application of this protocol must be retained. This must be available for the auditor and – upon request – for GMP+ International.

Note: (parts) of the above listed information might not always be available. In the framework of application of HACCP-principles, this lack of information can result in defining more control measures and monitoring.

Notification to the Certification Body

No

Notification to GMP+ International

No

All certificates -scopes listed § 3.4.1.

Note: The soap stock splitters are to be considered as a starting point in the assured chain. Therefore the raw materials can also be purchased from uncertified suppliers, based on the results of a hazard analysis.

Soap stock splitter must ensure there is a clear contract with the suppliers of the raw materials with specification of the incoming raw materials and the literally stated the negative list of raw materials.

Raw materials to be used

• Wet gums out of processing food/feed grade oil (GMQ)
• Soap stock out of first generation GMQ vegetable oil (chemical refinery)
• Soap stocks from neutralization process (derived from GMQ oil to be used in biodiesel production)

This is from GMQ crude vegetable oil which quality is also used to process refined oils for human consumption.

The oil which is used in biodiesel production is only partly refined, meaning only neutralized. Bleaching and deodorization is normally not part of the biodiesel process.

Raw materials not be used (negative list)

See TS 1.4 Forbidden Products and Fuels

• By-products from biodiesel production (e.g. MONG)
• Soap stocks out of multi feedstock biodiesel. Multi feedstock means non-GMQ vegetable oil. In this case besides oils/fats from vegetable origin, also fats/oils from animal origin or Used Cooking Oils are used to produce the biodiesel
• Tank bottoms
• Regained oil from bleaching earth
• Deodistillates
• Skimming fats from water treatment processing (e.g. Palm Oil Mill Effluent - POME)
• Fats from animal origin

For definition of GMQ, First generation GMQ oil, MONG and Multi feedstock see F 0.2 Definition list.