Animal By-Products Regulations

The purpose of these regulations is to prevent the risk to humans and animals through the spread of disease from animal by-products.

The term "animal by-products" is defined as - "entire bodies or parts of animals or products of animal origin not intended for human consumption, including ova, embryos and semen" in the ABRP.

Examples Include:manure, gut contents, animal carcases including blood, skins etc.

There are strict rules for this regulation which include:

•  Collection
•  Transportation
•  Storage
•  Handling

Does This Regulation Affect Me?

This regulation is likely to affect you if you deal with animal by-products.

What Regulation Applies To Me?

England

Animal By-Products Regulations 2003

Scotland

Animal By-Products (Scotland) Regulations 2003

Wales

Animal By-Products (Wales) Regulations 2003

Northern Ireland

Animal By-Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

Categories

In the regulations it divides animal by-products into 3 categories.

Category 1: Highest Risk
Example: carcases

Category 2: Also High Risk Material
Examples: diseased animals & animals that die on farms

Category 3: Material Fit For But Not Intended For Human Consumption
Example: parts of slaughtered animals.

Keeping Records

Anyone transporting or receiving animal by-products must keep records.