ABP
Regulation (EC) No 1069 of 21 October 2009 lays down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repeals Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (Animal by-products Regulation).
Services
- Animal by-products management
ABP (animal by-products) management from transport to collection and treatment - Agreements
agreements/contracts with public entities/municipalities for the collection of carcasses on roads and public places - Health emergency interventions and assistance
management of health emergencies linked to animal by-products - Expert witness service
For further information on the topic please refer to ABP legislation
Animal by-products arise mainly during the slaughter of animals for human consumption, during the production of products of animal origin such as dairy products, and in the course of the disposal of dead animals and during disease control measures. Animal by-products shouldn’t be confused with the definition of by-product set out in the Directive No 98 of 19 November 2008 on waste (WFD). In order to prevent and minimise risks to public and animal health arising from those products, and in particular to protect the safety of the food and feed chain, risks need to be adequately controlled, either by directing such products towards safe means of disposal or by using them for different purposes, provided that strict conditions are applied.