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T H E D E P A R T M E N T OF

AGRICULTURE

FISHERIES & FOOD AN ROINN TALMHAÍOCHTA, IASCAIGH

AGUS BIA

Backweston Campus, Young‟s Cross,

Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

Tel: 01 – 505 8892 Fax: 01 – 6275955

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.agriculture.gov.ie

REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE

FEEDINGSTUFFS INSPECTION PROGRAMME

2010

IRELAND

Drawn up in accordance with Council Regulation 882/2004/EC

on official controls performed to ensure

the verification of compliance with feed and food law,

animal health and animal welfare rules

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 CHAPTER 1 ........................................................................................................ 5

1.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 5

1.2 COMPETENT AUTHORITY .......................................................................................................... 5

1.2.1 Organisation ......................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2.2 Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................... 8

1.2.3 Cooperation with DAFF Veterinary Division ...................................................................................... 9

1.2.4 Laboratory testing .............................................................................................................................. 10

1.2.5 Entry points for imports from Third Countries .................................................................................. 11

1.3 CONTROL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................... 13

1.3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 13

1.3.2 Criteria followed in establishing the control programmes ................................................................. 13

1.3.3 Risk Analysis for inspections and sampling of feeds ......................................................................... 20

1.3.4 Enforcement ....................................................................................................................................... 20

1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE INDUSTRY ............................................................................................. 22

1.4.1 Additives and Bioproteins .................................................................................................................. 22

1.4.2 Pre-mixtures and Mineral Mixtures ................................................................................................... 22

1.4.3 Compound Feedingstuffs ................................................................................................................... 23

1.5 PRODUCTION OF FEEDINGSTUFFS ........................................................................................ 24

1.5.1 Feed Materials .................................................................................................................................... 24

2 CHAPTER 2 ...................................................................................................... 27

2.1 RESULTS OF CONTROLS ........................................................................................................... 27

2.1.1 Inspections (Table 2-1) ...................................................................................................................... 27

2.1.2 Samples per Type of Feed Business (Table 2-2) ................................................................................ 27

2.1.3 Samples per Category of Feed (Table 2-3) ........................................................................................ 27

2.1.4 Analyses (Table 2-4, Table 2-5, Table 2-6, Table 2-7 & Table 2-8) .................................................. 27

2.1.5 Analytical Methods and Limits (Table 2-9) ....................................................................................... 27

2.1.6 Labelling Checks (Table 2-10)........................................................................................................... 28

2.1.7 Frequency and Type of Non-Compliance .......................................................................................... 28

3 CHAPTER 3 ...................................................................................................... 57

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3.1 Analysis Undertaken in Respect of the Co-Ordinated Monitoring Programme (Commission

Recommendation 2005/925/EC) ..................................................................................................................... 57

4 CHAPTER 4 ...................................................................................................... 78

4.1 LEGISLATION ON FEEDINGSTUFFS .......................................................................................... 78

APPENDIX 1: LEGISLATION ON ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS - 2010 .................... 79

APPENDIX 2: PRODUCTION OF COMPOUND FEEDINGSTUFFS FOR SALE 2010

................................................................................................................................. 83

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TABLE OF TABLES

Table 1-1 Designated testing laboratories – 2010 .................................................................... 10

Table 1-2 List of sea ports ........................................................................................................ 12

Table 1-3 Percentage of licensed establishments manufacturing different product categories -

2010 ......................................................................................................................... 23

Table 2-1 Inspections per type of Feed Business – Ireland 2010 ............................................. 30

Table 2-2 Samples per type of Feed Business – Ireland 2010 ................................................. 31

Table 2-3 Samples by category of Feedingstuffs – Ireland 2010 ............................................. 32

Table 2-4 Analysis of Feedingstuffs for Undesirable Substances and Products (Feed

Materials) - Ireland 2010 ......................................................................................... 33

Table 2-5 Analysis of Undesirable Substances and Products in Feed Additives, Premixtures

and Compound Feedingstuffs - Ireland 2010 .......................................................... 35

Table 2-6 Analysis of Constituents in Feed Materials - Ireland 2010 ..................................... 38

Table 2-7 Analysis in Compound Feedingstuffs - Ireland 2010 .............................................. 39

Table 2-8 Analysis of Constituents in Feed Additives and the presence of feed additives and

bioproteins in premixtures, feed materials and compound feedstuffs - Ireland 2010

................................................................................................................................. 40

Table 2-9 Analytical Methods and Limits - Ireland 2010 ........................................................ 42

Table 2-10 Labelling Checks of feed samples submitted for testing - Ireland 2010 ............... 56

Table 3-1 Concentration of certain mycotoxins in Feed Materials - Ireland 2010 .................. 59

Table 3-2 Summary on banned antibiotics used as growth promoters found in samples of all

feedingstuffs 2010 ................................................................................................... 69

Table 3-3 Documented Inspections - Ireland 2010 .................................................................. 70

Table 3-4 Sampling and testing of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs for processed

animal proteins – Ireland 2010 ................................................................................ 71

Table 3-5 Summary on prohibited animal proteins found in samples of feedingstuffs intended

for ruminants 2010 ................................................................................................... 72

Table 3-6 Summary Results of Copper in Compound Feedingstuffs for Pigs (Compliant and

Non-Compliant) 2010 .............................................................................................. 73

Table 3-7 Summary Results of Zinc in Compound Feedingstuffs for Pigs (Compliant and

Non-Compliant) 2010 .............................................................................................. 76

Table 6-1 Summary of Total Production of Feedingstuffs Ireland 2009-2010 ........................ 88

Table 6-2 Summary of Exports of Feedingstuffs Ireland 2010 ................................................ 88

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1 CHAPTER 1

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Article 44 of Council Regulation 882/2004/EC on official controls performed to ensure the

verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules,

requires Member States to submit annually all relevant information concerning the

implementation of their multi annual national control plans during the previous year. The

following report, on the inspection activities of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and

Food (DAFF) is the detailed report on the animal feed controls carried out by DAFF in 2010

and should be read as an adjunct to the MANCP report. The Multi-Annual National Control

Plan (MANCP) report is coordinated by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and

includes an animal feed control element.

1.2 COMPETENT AUTHORITY

Responsibility for the transposition and enforcement of EU legislation in the feedingstuffs

area rests with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF). The Divisions of

DAFF centrally involved in this activity are the Feedingstuffs Division and the Crop

Production and Safety Division, collectively referred to as the Animal Feedingstuffs Control

Group.

1.2.1 Organisation

The organisational chart (Figure 1 ) outlines the organisation and staffing of the DAFF in the

field of animal feedingstuffs.

Feedingstuffs Division:

At central level:

Within the DAFF the Feedingstuff‟s Division Inspectorate staff co-ordinate the National

inspection and sampling programme on animal feedingstuffs. The Crop Production and Safety

Division deal with administrative matters. The Chief Inspector has overall responsibility for

feed safety matters. The minimum entry requirement for staff employed in the inspectorate is

an honours university degree in agricultural science (B. Agr. Sc.) or equivalent.

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At Regional level:

For inspection and control purposes the country is divided into eleven regions with an

authorised officer of the DAFF assigned to each region. These authorised officers (SAO‟s)

report to a District Superintendent (DS) who in turn reports to an Area Superintendent (AS).

The AS reports to an Agricultural Inspector at central level. The minimum entry requirement

for regional officers is a National Certificate in Agriculture.

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Figure 1: ORGANISATION CHART

Administration Inspections &

Control

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD

ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS CONTROL GROUP

Chief Inspector

2 Agricultural

Inspectors

Feedingstuffs

4 Assistant

Agricultural

Inspectors

Feedingstuffs

11 Supervisory

Agricultural Officers

1 Area

Superintendent

1 District

Superintendent

1 Senior Inspector 1 Principal Officer

1 Assistant Principal

1 Higher Executive

Officer

5 Support staff

Feedingstuffs Division Crop Production & Safety

Division

FOOD SAFETY AND PRODUCTION AGRICULTURAL

PAYMENTS

CORPORATE

DEVELOPMENT

POLICY

3 Support Staff

Deputy Chief Inspector

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1.2.2 Responsibilities

Feedingstuffs Division

At Central level:

The Inspectorate staff at central level are authorised under the various Regulations on

feedingstuffs to carry out designated functions, including the inspection of premises and the

sampling of produce of imported and domestic origin for analysis. Authorised Officers are

empowered to inspect all premises where feedingstuffs are manufactured, imported, stored or

used, including use at farm level, and to seize and detain products where they have reasonable

grounds for believing that a contravention of the feedingstuffs Regulations has occurred.

Within DAFF, the Feedingstuffs Inspectorate staff co-ordinates the inspection and sampling

in co-operation, where relevant, with other Divisions of DAFF and in particular, Veterinary

Division. The Feedingstuffs Inspectorate also liaise, where appropriate, with the FSAI, EPA,

Department of Health and Children, Department of Marine and Natural Resources, and the

Customs Division of the Office of the Revenue Commissioners in implementing feed

controls.

At Regional level:

At regional level the Authorised Officers carry out certain designated functions in line with

those pertaining to the Inspectorate staff at Central level. These include the routine inspection

of premises; sampling of imported feed materials along with materials of domestic origin for

analysis. Again, Authorised Officers at regional level are empowered to inspect all premises

where feedingstuffs are manufactured, imported, stored or used, and to seize and detain

products where they suspect that a contravention of the Regulations has occurred.

Crop Production and Safety Division (CPSD)

All CPSD staff are centrally based. Certain staff in the Division (PO, APO, HEO and EO) are

authorised officers under the feedingstuffs legislation and are empowered, inter alia, to direct

the Chief State Solicitors Office (CSSO) to initiate legal proceedings against a non-compliant

Feed Business Operator (FBO) (following a recommendation from the Feedingstuffs

Division); to issue licences and registration certificates to FBOs; and to issue instructions to

FBOs to undertake certain activities following the identification of non-compliance by

Feedingstuffs Division.

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1.2.3 Cooperation with DAFF Veterinary Division

Within the DAFF, the Feedingstuffs Inspectorate implements the inspection and sampling

programme in co-operation, where relevant, with the Veterinary Division. The roles of both

the Animal Feedingstuffs Inspectorate and Veterinary Division have developed over recent

years to the degree that a close co-operation exists in the field of animal nutrition.

DAFF‟s Veterinary Division, are responsible for animal related medicine, Salmonella and

BSE controls. In the case of animal feedingstuffs, the sampling and analysis programme for

medicated feed, salmonella in feed and in the case of BSE controls, the „Total Feed Ban‟ is

included in the Annual Feedingstuffs Inspection Programme of work. Meetings are held on an

ad hoc basis between the Divisions to address issues as they arise. There is formal

consultation each year prior to drawing up the inspection programme for the year to ensure

the requirements of these Veterinary areas are met in the programme.

The current legislation in force in the feedingstuffs sector relates principally to the following

broad areas:

Approval and Registration of Establishments and Intermediaries operating in the

Animal Feed Sector

Feed Hygiene (including Good Manufacturing Practice),

The marketing of feed materials and compound feeds,

The marketing and use of additives in feedingstuffs,

The marketing of certain protein feeds (bio-proteins, amino acids, NPN‟s etc,)

Dietetic feeds (Particular Nutritional Purposes).

Medicated feedingstuffs,

Animal Health (Prohibited Animal Proteins etc,),

Tolerances for undesirable substances and products in feedingstuffs,

Methods of analysis and sampling,

Genetically Modified Organisms

Contaminants in food

Salmonella

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1.2.4 Laboratory testing

The State Laboratory is the principal laboratory responsible for feedingstuffs analysis in

Ireland. In the case of all analyses other than for animal proteins (microscopic testing) and

GMO testing, the State Laboratory undertakes the work and outsources only in the case of

certain analyses for which they themselves are not equipped to carry out. Samples of

feedingstuffs are submitted to one of the designated laboratories listed in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 Designated testing laboratories 2010

Name Address Denoted by

State Laboratory Backweston

Compus

Young's Cross

Celbridge Co. Kildare A

Feed Microscopy

Laboratory

Backweston

Compus

Young's Cross

Celbridge Co. Kildare B

Pesticide Control Service Backweston

Compus

Young's Cross

Celbridge Co. Kildare C

Central Veterinary

Research Laboratory

Backweston

Compus

Young's Cross

Celbridge Co. Kildare D

Irish Equine Centre Johnstown Naas Co. Kildare E

Sciantec Analytical

Services

Cawood North

Yorkshire

U.K. F

Premier Analytical

Services

Lincoln Road,

High Wycombe

Bucks HP12

3QR

U.K. G

Eclipse Scientific Group Chatteris Cambridgeshir

e PE16 6QZ

U.K. H

Eurofins Laboratories

WV6 8TQ

Wolverhampton

West Midlands U.K. I

Food and Environment

Research Agency (FERA)

Sand Hutton York Y041

1LZ

U.K. J

Scientific Analysis

Laboratories

Cornbrook Manchester

M16 9FE

U.K. K

LTZ Augustenberg Germany L

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Name Address Denoted by

RIKILT Wageningen The

Netherlands

M

Identigen

Unit 2

Trinity

Enterprise

Centre

Pearse Street Dublin 2 Ireland N

Details of the analyses carried out in the designated laboratories, the method reference and

tolerance applied to analytical results are given in Table 2-9.

1.2.5 Entry points for imports from Third Countries

Notification of imports

The European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) Regulations, 2009 (S.I. No. 432 of

2009) requires all importers of feedingstuffs to notify the DAFF, in a form approved by the

DAFF prior to the proposed date of importation. The following information must be

submitted to the designated authorised officer.

Type of Feed Material Port of Loading

Tonnage Date of Arrival

Country of Origin Port of Arrival

Consignee (name and address) Holding Store(s)

Ship Name

Table 1-2 lists the ports used by the feed industry for all imports of feedingstuffs including

imports of feedingstuffs either directly from Third Countries or transhipped via Other

Member States.

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Table 1-2 List of sea ports

Sea Ports

Deep water Other

Ringaskiddy Cork

Foynes Dundalk

Dublin* New Ross

Kinsale

Greenore

Drogheda

Waterford

(Bellview)

Passage

* Designated Point of Entry for import of feed of non-animal origin in accordance with

Regulation (EC) No 669/2009.

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1.3 CONTROL PROCEDURES

1.3.1 Overview

For control purposes the country is divided into eleven regions with an authorised officer

(SAO) of the DAFF assigned to specific regions. The objective of the control programme is to

ensure that feedingstuffs and all substances used in animal nutrition comply with the

legislation referred to in Appendix 1. The aim of the controls is to ensure that feedingstuffs

themselves or feeding practices do not constitute a hazard to human or animal health or the

environment. Legislation also provides that stockowners and pet owners are reasonably

informed of the quality of the feed that they offer to livestock and pets, respectively. The

controls are implemented through risk based inspections and sampling of feedingstuffs, by

authorised staff, at all stages of the feed chain, including importation, storage, manufacture

and use at farm level. The inspection programme for 2010 was drawn up in accordance with

Council Regulation 882/2004/EC.

1.3.2 Criteria followed in establishing the control programmes

1.3.2.1 EP and Council Regulation 1831/2003 (Additives in Feedingstuffs)

The surveillance programme aimed to ensure that feed additives used in animal feed are

authorised under Regulation 1831/2003 and that they are used only in accordance with the

conditions of the authorisation. During inspections the relevant labelling particulars of the

products were examined on-site and where samples were drawn, the label was attached to the

sampling form for verification purposes. Controls are carried out at all stages of the feed

chain from manufacture of the additives mixture to use at farm level. The analysis

programme focused in particular on the following:

Use of trace elements in animal feed

Use of authorised and unauthorised medicinal additives (Commission

Recommendation SANCO 2005/925/EC)

Use of authorised additives at levels in excess of the maximum levels laid down.

Commission Recommendation SANCO 2005/925/EC required that member states examine

the level of Copper (Cu) and Zinc (Zn) in compound feed for pigs. In addition the maximum

permitted levels of certain trace elements were amended in 2003, and the analysis programme

focused, in particular, on certain areas where non-compliance was suspected. The

Commission Recommendation also includes assessment of certain authorised and non-

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authorised medicinal substances in animal nutrition. The aim was to target those rations or

situations where non-compliance was suspected. In the case of the banned feed additives, the

programme focused, where possible, on home-mix rations.

In the case of the authorised feed additives, the programme focused on the correct addition of

the additive to the ration and, in particular, the absence of coccidiostats from broiler

withdrawal diets. A number of such samples were sourced at farm level. The selection of

samples for analysis was based on risk analysis.

1.3.2.2 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 repealed Council Directive 82/471/EEC

(concerning certain products used in animal nutrition)

The aim of the surveillance programme was to ensure that the Bioprotein products used in

animal feed were authorised under Directive 82/471/EEC and that they were used in

accordance with the conditions of the authorisation. Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the

European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the placing on the market and use

of feed, amending European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and

repealing Council Directive 79/373/EEC, Commission Directive 80/511/EEC, Council

Directives 82/471/EEC, 83/228/EEC, 93/74/EEC, 93/113/EC and 96/25/EC and Commission

Decision 2004/217/EC entered into force on 01 September 2010. It abolished the pre-market

authorisation procedure for bio-proteins. The majority of bioproteins will be included in the

Catalogue of Feed Materials (Commission Regulation (EU) No 575/2011).

1.3.2.3 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 replaced Council Directive 96/25/EC (on the

circulation and use of feed materials)

Up to two thirds of the non-forage feed materials used in feedingstuffs were imported, mainly

from Third Countries. All consignments from Third Countries were subject to identity and

physical checks (DAFF Officials) and documentary checks (customs officials).

Importers were required to inform the DAFF prior to importation of a consignment and this

information was recorded on a database. In 2010 all imports of feed materials from Third

Countries were analysed for the presence of constituents of animal origin. Both processed

and unprocessed feed materials from the EU were sampled on a risk basis. The standard

documentation was also checked where appropriate.

All feed materials put into circulation were subject to random checks to ensure that the correct

descriptive name and the appropriate labelling particulars accompanied each batch.

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Inspections focused on seaports and stores that the importers used for their product prior to

putting into circulation. The inspecting officer completed a report in respect of each

inspection carried out at such premises.

1.3.2.3.1 Food Manufacturers, Food Distributors and Food Recyclers

A survey of various food operators was carried out in 2003 in order to determine the type of

surplus food or food by-products that are in use in animal nutrition. In 2010, inspections were

carried out at registered food manufacturer‟s, food distributors‟ and food recyclers‟ premises,

and at farm level. The aim was to ensure that such by-product that may represent a potential

hazard in animal feed would be identified. DAFF undertook an update review of the use of

surplus food as animal feed in December 2010. The aim was to identify:

(i) the suppliers of surplus food from manufacturing outlets in Ireland;

(ii) the recipients of this food;

(iii) the operators involved in the recycling of surplus food for use as animal feed and

their customers; and

(iv) the types of food being recycled and the volumes involved;

1.3.2.4 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 replacing Council Directive 79/373/EEC (on

the marketing of compound feedingstuffs)

Establishments manufacturing compound feeds and premix/mineral mixtures were subject to

regular unannounced inspections and a report was completed in respect of each inspection.

When samples were taken for analysis, the labelling particulars were attached to the sample

report form. During inspections, particular attention was paid to the feed materials in stock,

the additives used and the labelling particulars of the compound feeds.

A number of inspections were carried out on farms with livestock to ensure that purchased

compound feed originated from establishments which were registered or approved under

Council Regulation 183/2005. The labelling details were examined during the inspections

and samples taken on a selective basis.

The analysis programme focused in particular on compliance with the statutory labelling

requirements.

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1.3.2.5 Council Directive 2002/32/EC (on undesirable substances in animal nutrition)

The analysis of additives and feed materials was targeted where possible on materials that

were considered to represent a potential risk. Particular emphasis was placed on fulfilling the

requirements outlined in Commission Recommendation 576 of 2006 concerning mycotoxin

levels in feed materials and compound feed.

1.3.2.5.1 Review of the Feedingstuff Inspection Programme following the Dioxin

Contamination of Pork and Beef in Ireland

Arising from the dioxin contamination incident, the following measures have been taken to

enhance the level of inspections and sampling at feed manufacturing establishments:

- The drying of feed/grain at both commercial and farm level is assigned to the

highest risk category;

- The level of inspections and the sampling of feed materials for PCB‟s and dioxins

at the above establishments has increased;

- Greater emphasis is placed on checking the HACCP plans of the Feed Business

Operators; notices were issued to establishments reminding them of requirements

in relation to HAACP systems, with particular emphasis on ensuring that the

correct type of oil is used in feed/grain drying operations. In this regard, DAFF

issued notices specifying that only gas and particular fuels (diesel & kerosene) can

be used for feed drying (EU Regulation 183/2003, SI 432 of 2009).

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1.3.2.5.2 Investigations examining Dioxin Contamination of Pork and Beef in Ireland

Following the Dioxin Incident in 2008, two separate investigations were initiated

into the circumstances surrounding the incident

the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food,

Inter Agency Task Force to Examine Dioxin Contamination of Pork and Beef

in Ireland, chaired by Professor Patrick Wall of UCD

The Joint Oireachtas Committee received presentations from DAFF, the FSAI, the

EPA, the Irish Grain and Feed Association and from a number of other

Organisations. Its report was published in May 2009. The Inter Agency Task Force

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published its report in December 2009. DAFF has implemented the reports‟

recommendations regarding Feedingstuffs Controls and incorporated the findings

of the Oireachtas Committee into its 2009 and 2010 inspection and regulatory

programmes.

1.3.2.6 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 replacing Council Directive 93/74/EEC

(feedingstuffs intended for particular nutritional purposes)

Controls in this category included the products referred to as “dietetic feeds” within the scope

of Directive 2008/38/EC. Labels were checked for compliance, with particular attention

being paid to the level of use of additives and the claims made concerning the purpose and

efficacy of the products. A limited number of samples were taken for analysis.

1.3.2.7 Council Regulation (EC) 183/2005 (laying down requirements for feed hygiene)

During 2010, some 33% of establishments approved for the manufacture of compound feed

and premixes/mineral mixtures were formally audited to ensure continued compliance with

the conditions of approval. These audits were prearranged in order to ensure that the

appropriate personnel were present during the audit. An audit inspection report was

completed in respect of each visit and any deficiencies identified brought to the attention of

the establishment. All such operators were also subject to a number of risk based un-

announced visits to assess compliance with general feed legislation.

The annual inspection programme includes risk based unannounced inspections at all levels of

the feed chain including importers, hauliers, storers, retailers and on-farm. In the case of on-

farm inspections deficiencies are cross reported to the Integrated Controls Division for cross

compliance at farm level.

1.3.2.8 Council Regulation (EC) 999/2001 (concerning protection measures with regard

to TSEs and the feeding of animal protein)

The control measures involved inspections of storage facilities for feed materials and

sampling and analysis of imported feed materials and compound feed. Inspections were also

carried out at compound feed manufacturing premises, intermediary premises and on stock

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holdings. The number of inspections and sampling frequencies was based on risk assessment

criteria.

A number of importers, establishments and stock farms have been licensed in accordance with

Commission Regulation (EC) 1292/2005 to import, use, or feed fishmeal and blood products

from non-ruminants. Each importer is required to inform DAFF in advance of importation of

a consignment. Consignments from 3rd

countries may not be put into circulation until they

have been sampled and analysed for the presence of mammalian bone.

In September 2008 the European Commission introduced legislation (Regulation (EC) No.

956/2008) allowing the feeding of milk replacers containing fishmeal to pre-ruminant

animals. To date no farms in Ireland have chosen to use milk replacer containing fishmeal for

feeding to pre-ruminant animals. Since July 2008, DAFF has permitted the use of feeds

containing fishmeal for feeding to non-ruminant species on ruminant farms provided there

were significant controls in place to prevent cross contamination of ruminant feeds with feeds

containing fishmeal.

All inspections were unannounced and a standard report was completed in respect of the

unannounced visits.

1.3.2.9 Salmonella

The salmonella-testing programme focused on protein sources of vegetable origin. In

addition, bulk storage facilities at retail premises were targeted for sampling, particularly

where the hygiene standards were considered to be poor. These samples included both feed

materials and compound feed. A random selection of grain stores used for the storage of

native grain were selected for inspection in 2010.

1.3.2.10 Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed.

Regulations 1829/2003 and 1830/2003 on the authorisation, labelling and traceability of

genetically modified food and feed came into force in 2004. Controls focused mainly on

imports of the feed materials maize, soyabean, oilseed rape and cotton from those regions

where genetically modified crops are produced and sourced for the EU feed market.

Sampling and analysis was targeted at whole seeds and by-products of these feed materials

declared as non-GM.

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1.3.2.11 Council Directive 90/167/EEC (Medicated Feedingstuffs)

Under Irish regulations a licence is required to manufacture a premixture/mineral mixture or a

compound feedingstuff containing a medicine. Inspections were carried out at licensed

premises and the documentation required under the regulations was inspected. These visits

were unannounced and carried out on a regular basis. A standard report form was completed

in respect of each inspection. When samples were taken for analysis, the labelling particulars

were attached to the sample identification form.

A number of samples were taken at on-farm mixer premises and analysed for the presence of

medicines. These samples were targeted in particular on feed intended for monogastrics. In

2010 a total of 91 samples were tested for medicine content.

1.3.2.12 European Communities (Animal By-products) Regulations 1774/2002

Used cooking oils

The UK and Ireland received a derogation from the ban on the use of used cooking oil in

animal feedingstuffs. The transitional measures of this derogation were detailed in

Commission Decision 2003/320/EC. The derogation ended on the 31 October 2004 and since

then, no Used Cooking Oil can enter the feed chain. Checks were carried out as part of the

inspection process of feed mills that UCO‟s were not being used. UCO operators were visited

in 2010 to check their traceability to final users.

Tallow

The production and distribution of tallow, for use in animal feed, is controlled by the

veterinary inspectorate of the Department. Consignments of tallow for feed must be

accompanied by a commercial document giving details of the origin of the material.

Phosphorous level in feeds

The Specialist Farms Services, Environment and Evaluation Division (SFSEED) of DAFF

requires information on levels of P & N in animal slurries. In June 2005, Animal

Feedingstuffs and SFSEED completed a survey on animal feedingstuffs for Phosphorus

levels. The results of the survey led to an updating of accepted values for P & N levels in

slurry. As a result of these results, a system of ongoing monitoring of P & N levels is in

place.

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In 2010, 41 pig feed samples, 16 poultry feed samples and 59 samples of ruminant feed were

tested for Phosphorous. Samples are drawn based on production volume by each operator and

some samples of home rations were also tested.

1.3.3 Risk Analysis for inspections and sampling of feeds

Inspections, sampling and analysis as set out in the annual Feedingstuff Inspection

Programme are carried out on the basis of a risk assessment, and, in particular, from

experience gained from previous inspections and analysis of samples.

Inspections and sampling were based inter alia on the number of operators and the type and

volume of feed produced.

At manufacturing level, feed mills producing both ruminant compound feed and non-ruminant

compound feed are not permitted to manufacture compound feed containing prohibited

animal proteins. Only two feed mills are licensed to produce non-ruminant compound feed

containing prohibited animal proteins. All imports of feed materials from third countries were

inspected and sampled. Random sampling of imported compound feedingstuffs was also

carried out at intermediary‟s premises. In the case of farm inspections, on-farm samples of

feed were taken where available.

Where possible, authorised officers drew samples in accordance with the provisions specified

in Regulation (EC) No 152/2009.

1.3.4 Enforcement

Warnings

When a sample was found to be in contravention of the Feed Regulations, the responsible

person was notified in writing and an explanation sought on the reason for the contravention

and the measures taken to prevent a reoccurrence. The relevant field officer in the area was

informed of both the contravention and the response of the company to the notification.

Subsequently, the field officer checks the measures taken by the company during subsequent

inspections at the company‟s premises and in the case of discrepancies of an analytical nature,

a further sample may be taken.

Establishments were notified in writing of infringements detected during inspections and were

instructed to take appropriate corrective action.

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Seizure and Detention

Consignments of feed were subject to seizure and detention for breaches of the feed

Regulations. Authorised officers have the powers to seize and detain any suspect animal feed

and also to instruct the operators to initiate a recall of the suspect or contaminated feed. The

instruction to block the putting into circulation and/or recall of feed can be aimed at specific

operators or on all affected operators in the feed chain on a National basis. Such notifications

can be by oral or written instruction (oral instruction will always be followed up with a

written instruction). It is the responsibility of the operators to carry out the recall as detailed

in the instruction and where appropriate, follow up inspections may be carried out by

authorised officers to ensure that the recall has been carried out according to the instruction.

Depending on the nature and scale of the incident the Department may also use the National

media to instruct all holders and users of an animal feed to block circulation and use of the

feed. If any affected feed was exported from Ireland, a RASFF issues to inform control

authorities in the destination country.

Penalties

There is provision under the various regulations on feedingstuffs for specific control measures

at national level and penalties in the event of breaches. Under legislation where the activity is

the subject of a Licence or the issue of an Approval / Registration status, such Licences or

Approval‟s / Registrations can be withdrawn by the Minister in the case of non-conformity

with requirements. Financial penalties can be applied in the form of an on-the-spot fine or

following a successful prosecution in Court.

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1.4 STRUCTURE OF THE INDUSTRY

1.4.1 Additives and Bioproteins

With the exception of two manufacturers, all additives and bio proteins used within the State

for nutritional purposes are imported in pre-packaged form. A number of premix

manufacturers also import their own requirements for the more commonly used additives,

mainly vitamins and trace elements. The importation of such products is subject to the pre-

notification procedures referred to in Section 1.2.5. Additive preparations are not normally

purchased by compound feed manufacturers, except for enzymes and micro-organisms where

the practice of direct addition to compound feeds is growing.

1.4.2 Pre-mixtures and Mineral Mixtures

Pre mixtures and mineral mixtures are manufactured at dedicated establishments and sold to

manufacturers of compound feed and, in the case of mineral mixtures, to farmers for on-farm

mixing. Products intended for use in the manufacture of ruminant diets are almost all

manufactured within the State, while a significant proportion of the pre-mixtures required for

use in pig and poultry diets are imported, mainly from Northern Ireland. There were 20

establishments approved to manufacture pre-mixtures and mineral mixtures in 2010.

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1.4.3 Compound Feedingstuffs

During 2010 there were 82 Approved establishments engaged in the manufacture of

compound feedingstuffs for sale. A breakdown of the proportion of establishments engaged

in the manufacture of compound feeds by category of product is shown in Table 1-3:

Table 1-3 Percentage of licensed establishments manufacturing different product categories - 2010

Category of products %

Ruminants, Pigs & Poultry 31

Ruminants only 55

Pig and Poultry only 7

Mineral mixtures/pre-

mixtures

7

Other 0

TOTAL 100

The output of individual establishments varies from 1,000 to 250,000 tonnes per annum.

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1.5 PRODUCTION OF FEEDINGSTUFFS

1.5.1 Feed Materials

Forages

In Ireland over 80% of the dry matter intake of ruminants is derived from grazed or conserved

grass (silage and hay). Compound feeds are fed to ruminants as complementary diets to

grass. Other forages such as roots, brassicas, etc. constitute a relatively minor amount of the

daily ration. The production of maize silage has increased from a low base of 1,300 hectares

in 1993 20,300 hectares in 2010. This is due to the introduction of varieties more suitable to

Northern European conditions and also to the availability of Area Aid support for that crop.

The dairy herd (1.33 million cows) is maintained mainly for the production of milk for

processing (butter, cheese, etc.), with some 85% of production exported annually. The bulk

of this milk is produced from grazed grass and concentrate intake is kept to a minimum for

economic reasons. Spring calving programmes are designed to optimise the utilisation of

grazed grass for milk production, and consequently cows are only fed concentrate feeds for a

short period after calving (2 - 3 Kg/head/day).

A little over 10% of the dairy herd produces liquid milk for human consumption. These herds

calve down in the autumn as well as spring and consequently concentrate intake is much

greater (5 - 8 kg/head/day at peak production).

The beef herd (5.3 million) is based primarily on specialist beef producers with some 90% of

production exported. Ruminant feeds are the largest sector of the feed industry in Ireland with

some 60% of this market dedicated to beef production.

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Concentrates

Approximately two thirds of the non-forage feed materials consumed within the country is

imported, mainly from outside the EU. The main feed materials produced within the State are

cereals (principally barley) and to a much lesser extent, by-products derived from the

brewing, distilling and flour milling industries. The proportion of cereals in compound feed

formulations has grown since the implementation of CAP reform, which resulted in

significant reductions in cereal prices. Cereals now account for upward of 30% of the total

raw materials used in compound feeds.

Approved manufacturers of compound feeds use over 80% of available feed materials in the

manufacture of compound feed. Less than 20% is fed as straights or used for on-farm mixing,

which is mainly confined to ruminant diets and a small number of specialised pig producers.

This activity is increasing over time as farm size increases.

Pre-mixtures and Mineral mixtures

Approximately 50 % of the 65,000 tonnes of product within this category is sold to Approved

/ Registered compound feed manufacturers for use in the production process. Sales to farmers

is confined to mineral mixtures for use in on-farm mixing (mainly for ruminants) and to

mineral blocks and mineral licks for direct feeding to grazing ruminants, who do not have

access to compound feeds.

A breakdown of the production of pre-mixtures and mineral mixtures manufactured for sale in

2010 is included in Appendix 2.

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Compound Feed

The total volume of compound feedingstuffs produced increased slightly in 2010 from 3.656

in 2009 to 3.735 million tonnes. The overall cost of annual feedingstuffs decreased from

€1,07 billion in 2009 to € 1.06 billion in 2010.

Compound feed production in Ireland is unusual when compared to other European Countries

in that ruminant feeds make up the largest component of the market. Compound feeds for

ruminants currently represent about 66% of total production, the remainder utilised by: pigs

16%, poultry 12%, and compound feeds for other species 6%. The fact that ruminant feeds

are the largest sector of the feed industry results in a seasonal bias, with the six-month period

from October to March accounting for over 60% of annual output. This seasonal bias requires

additional production capacity to meet peak demand, with consequent under-utilisation during

the rest of the year.

A breakdown of the production of compound feeds manufactured for sale in 2010 is given in

Appendix 2.

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2 CHAPTER 2

2.1 RESULTS OF CONTROLS

2.1.1 Inspections (Table 2-1)

During 2010, a total of 1836 risk based inspections were carried out at establishments

engaged in the storage and distribution of feed materials, the manufacture of compound feeds,

mineral mixtures/pre-mixtures and farms. An inspection report form was completed for each

of these inspections. Details of these inspections are presented in Table 2-1. Establishments

were notified of infringements detected during inspections, relating mainly to a failure to

maintain the premises in a clean orderly manner, and were instructed to take appropriate

corrective action. These deficiencies were noted on the inspection report.

2.1.2 Samples per Type of Feed Business (Table 2-2)

The total number of samples is broken down by type of Feed Business in Table 2-2. A total

of 2049 samples were taken in 2010. Samples were taken at importers stores prior to

circulation of feed materials, at compound feed manufacturers, and at farms. A total of 449

cases of infringements were detected based on analysis results.

2.1.3 Samples per Category of Feed (Table 2-3)

The total number of samples is broken down according to the category of Feedingstuffs in

Table 2-3. Of the total number of non-compliant samples taken in 2010, 70% were

compound feedingstuffs while 7% were of feed materials taken at import (Table 2-2) and the

remainder were premixtures/mineral mixtures (23%).

2.1.4 Analyses (Table 2-4, Table 2-5, Table 2-6, Table 2-7 & Table 2-8)

The results of the analyses carried out on samples of feedingstuffs in 2010 are presented for

undesirable substances in Table 2-4 and Table 2-5 and in relation to analytical constituents in

Table 2-6 and Table 2-7. The results of the analysis of Feed Additives in Feedingstuffs are

presented in Table 2-8.

2.1.5 Analytical Methods and Limits (Table 2-9)

For analyses on undesirable substances and contaminants the analytical methods and limits of

detection are set out in Table 2-9.

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2.1.6 Labelling Checks (Table 2-10)

Table 2-10 summarises the results of the labelling checks on feedingstuffs carried out during

2010. A total of 1920 labels for feed samples submitted to HQ for analysis were examined

for compliance with feedingstuffs legislation.

2.1.7 Frequency and Type of Non-Compliance

Non-compliances occur in two basic forms. Firstly there are the infringements identified

during the inspection of Feed Business Operators (FBOs) and the second are non-compliances

associated with a specific sample. During inspections a total of 705 infringements were

identified in 2010. A total of 449 cases of analytical results out of tolerance were identified in

samples taken (Table 2-2) along with 53 samples where the label contravened legislation

(Table 2-10).

2.1.8 Analysis of Non-Compliance

Occurrence: Inspections and sampling covers all areas and all products in the animal

feed industry. The occurrence‟s of non-compliances in 2010 was distributed across

the industry. The types of non-compliances identified in 2010, as a result of

inspection, were generally minor in nature. On inspection, officers may identify

problems with hygiene, storage, traceability etc. These infringements can be broken

down into three categories. These are Minor, Significant and Serious. In 2010 only 2

of the 705 infringements were identified as being “Serious” and resulted in the

withdrawal of registration. In a further 6 cases the infringements were identified as

being significant and the product was detained. The samples analysed in 2010

identified only a very small number of cases where there was a significant potential

risk to either animals or humans. The numbers identified as being out of tolerance in

2010 would have been broadly similar to other years.

Nature of the associated risk: A risk assessment is carried out for each case of non-

compliance in order to ensure feed and food safety. This assessment is based on

procedures and practices, which have been drawn up within the Division. As a result

of this process an appropriate action will be carried out, which can range from a letter

being written to the responsible person looking for an explanation for the non-

compliance to product being detained and destroyed.

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Root cause of non-compliance: Within the animal feed industry in Ireland the main

causes of non-compliance are human / technical error or non-adherence to protocols

laid down in quality manuals. In general, the feed industry is very aware of its

obligations to feed and food safety and has invested heavily in systems to ensure that

standards are met.

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Table 2-1 Inspections per type of Feed Business Ireland 2010

IRELAND 2010 N° of operators1 N° of inspection visits

2 N° of operators visited

Type of feed business Approved /

Registered 3

Others4 TOTAL

Approved /

Registered3

Others4 TOTAL

Approved /

Registered 3

Others TOTAL

Producers of feed materials 120 120 130 130 117 117

Importers / Stores of feed materials 262 262 230 230 152 152

Manufacturers of additives and premixtures 20 20 37 37 20 20

Manufacturers of compound feedingstuffs 78 4 82 204 204 78 78

Hauliers of animal feed 1165 1165 101 101 78 78

Wholesalers/retailers of animal feed 1006 1006 147 147 130 130

Animal farms5 128200 128200 833 833 833 833

Other feed businesses 149 149 154 154 140 140

TOTAL 131000 4 131004 1836 1836 1565 1565

1 If an operator performs several different activities, it is classified on the basis of its main activity

2 An inspection is any official control action where at least a documentary check, an inspection or an audit of an establishment / operator is carried out However a visit of an

operator for the single purpose of taking samples is not considered an inspection visit. Include all inspection visits: routine, follow-up and special investigations 3 According to Regulation 183/2005.

4 Others are applications received but not processed 5 Including all farms with food producing animals and non food producing animals

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Table 2-2 Samples per type of Feed Business Ireland 2010

IRELAND 2010

Total number of samples tested 2049

Type of feed business operator Not complying

Producers of feed materials 6

Stores of feed materials 19

Manufacturers of additives, bioproteins, premixtures and mineral mixtures 60

Manufacturers of compound feedingstuffs6 287

Importers and representatives of establishments in third countries -

Intermediaries, distributors and retailers 9

Animal Farms 39

Other feed businesses 29

TOTAL 449

6 Including medicated feedingstuffs

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Table 2-3 Samples by category of Feedingstuffs Ireland 2010

2010 Ireland N° of samples

Total Number of Samples 2049

Type of product non compliances7(offences)

Feed materials 34

Feed additives 0

Pre-mixtures / mineral mixtures 102

Compound feedingstuffs 313

TOTAL Not Complying 449

7 Not complying = analysis outside tolerance and undesirable substances > max. permitted level

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Table 2-4 Analysis of Feedingstuffs for Undesirable Substances and Products (Feed Materials) - Ireland 2010

2010 IRELAND

Number of Analyses

Feed Materials

Total Non-complying

Tota

l (F

eed M

ate

ria

ls)

Tota

l –N

on-c

om

ply

ing

Cere

al gra

ins, th

eir p

roducts

and b

y-p

roducts

Oil

see

ds, o

il fr

uits, th

eir

pro

ducts

an

d b

y-p

roducts

Legu

me s

eeds, th

eir p

rodu

cts

and b

y-p

roducts

Tuber,

roo

ts, th

eir p

roducts

and

by-p

roducts

Oth

er

seed a

nd fru

its, th

eir

pro

ducts

an

d b

y-p

roducts

Fora

ges a

nd r

ough

age

Oth

er

pla

nts

, th

eir p

rod

ucts

and

by-p

roducts

Milk

pro

ducts

Land

an

imal pro

ducts

Fis

h, oth

er

marin

e a

nim

als

,

their p

roducts

and b

y-p

rodu

cts

Min

era

ls

Mis

cella

neous.

Undesir

able

Substa

nces

Heavy Metals

Arsenic 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Cadmium 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lead 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mercury 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dioxins and PCBs

PCDD + PCDF 188 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Dioxin-like PCBs 262 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sum of PCDD + PCB

8

37 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Pesticides Undesirable pesticides

9

10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mycotoxins Aflatoxin B1 99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

8 Where marker PCB‟s (138, 153 and 180) > 0.005 ppm 9 Pesticides covered in Directive 2002/32. Each sample analysed for Campheclor, Chlordane, DDD, DDT, DDE, Aldrin, Hexachlorcyclor, Hexachlorobenzene, Endosulfan, Endrin, Heptachlor, and Toxaphene.

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2010 IRELAND

Number of Analyses

Feed Materials

Total Non-complying

Tota

l (F

eed M

ate

ria

ls)

Tota

l –N

on

-com

ply

ing

Cere

al gra

ins, th

eir p

roducts

and b

y-p

roducts

Oil

see

ds, o

il fr

uits, th

eir

pro

ducts

an

d b

y-p

roducts

Legu

me s

eeds, th

eir p

rodu

cts

and b

y-p

roducts

Tuber,

roo

ts, th

eir p

roducts

and

by-p

roducts

Oth

er

seed a

nd fru

its, th

eir

pro

ducts

an

d b

y-p

roducts

Fora

ges a

nd r

ough

age

Oth

er

pla

nts

, th

eir p

rod

ucts

and

by-p

roducts

Milk

pro

ducts

Land

an

imal pro

ducts

Fis

h, oth

er

marin

e a

nim

als

,

their p

roducts

and b

y-p

rodu

cts

Min

era

ls

Mis

cella

neous.

Deoxynivalenol 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ochratoxin A 99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Zearaolenone 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Fumonisin10

252 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

T2 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

HT2 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Nivalenol 92 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other Theobromine11

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Micro-organisms

Micro organisms

Salmonella 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Unauthorised Substances

PAP PAP Terrestrial origin 499 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PAP fish origin 499 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL ANALYSES 2662 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0

10 Combination of Fumonisin B1, B2 and B3 11 By products of the chocolate industry

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Table 2-5 Analysis of Undesirable Substances and Products in Feed Additives, Premixtures and Compound Feedingstuffs - Ireland 2010

2010 IRELAND NUMBER OF ANALYSIS

Type of Analysis

Total Non-complying

To

tal

To

tal

Non

-

com

ply

ing

Fee

d A

dd

itiv

e

Pre

Mix

ture

s

Dri

nkin

g W

ater

fo

r

anim

als

Compound Feedingstuffs

Fo

r ru

min

ants

Fo

r po

rcin

es

Fo

r eq

uin

es

Fo

r pou

ltry

Fo

r fi

sh

Fo

r oth

er

food

pro

duci

ng

anim

als

pet

foo

d

Undesir

able

Substa

nces

Heavy Metals

Arsenic 168 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Cadmium 185 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lead 190 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mercury 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dioxins and PCBs

PCDD + PCDF 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dioxin-like PCBs 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sum of PCDD + PCB

16 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pesticides Undesir. pesticide 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mycoto

xin

s

Aflatoxin B112

89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ochratoxin A 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Deoxynivalenol 83 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Zearalenone 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Fumonisin13

29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

HT2 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

T2 82 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

12 Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A – includes additional analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625000 13 Combination of Fumonisin B1, B2 and B3000

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Type of Analysis

Total Non-complying

To

tal

To

tal

Non

-

com

ply

ing

Fee

d A

dd

itiv

e

Pre

Mix

ture

s

Dri

nkin

g W

ater

fo

r

anim

als


Fo

r ru

min

ants

Fo

r po

rcin

es

Fo

r eq

uin

es

Fo

r pou

ltry

Fo

r fi

sh

Fo

r oth

er

food

pro

duci

ng

anim

als

pet

foo

d

Nivalenol 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other Fluorine 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Micro organisms

Salmonella 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Unauth

orise

d s

ubsta

nces

PAP

PAP Terrestrial origin

628 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PAP fish origin 628 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

Banned Additives

Carbadox 73 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Tylosin phosphate

74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Decoquinate 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Virginiamycin 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

DMZ 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Avilamycin 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Salinomycin14

98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Nicarbazin15

100 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0

Monensin Sodium

16

96 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

14 Salinomycin is banned as an additive in compound feed and minerals/premixtures for piglets and pigs for fattening. Includes additional analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625 15 Nicarbazin is banned (on its own) as an additive in compound feed and minerals/premixtures for poultry 16 Monensin sodium banned as an additive in compound feed and minerals/premixtures for cattle. Includes additional analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625

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Type of Analysis

Total Non-complying

To

tal

To

tal

Non

-

com

ply

ing

Fee

d A

dd

itiv

e

Pre

Mix

ture

s

Dri

nkin

g W

ater

fo

r

anim

als


Fo

r ru

min

ants

Fo

r po

rcin

es

Fo

r eq

uin

es

Fo

r pou

ltry

Fo

r fi

sh

Fo

r oth

er

food

pro

duci

ng

anim

als

pet

foo

d

Avoparcin 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Flavophospholipol 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Spiramycin 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Zinc Bacitracin 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL ANALYSES

3506 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1

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Table 2-6 Analysis of Constituents in Feed Materials - Ireland 2010

2010 IRELAND

NUMBER OF ANALYSIS

FEED MATERIALS

Totals Non-Complying

Type of Analysis and Checks

Tota

l (F

eed M

ate

ria

ls)

Tota

l N

on-c

om

ply

ing

Cere

al gra

ins, th

eir

pro

ducts

an

d b

y-

pro

ducts

O

il see

ds, o

il fr

uits, th

eir

pro

ducts

an

d b

y-

pro

ducts

Legu

me s

eeds, th

eir

pro

ducts

an

d b

y-

pro

du

cts

T

uber,

roo

ts, th

eir

pro

ducts

an

d b

y-

pro

ducts

O

ther

seed a

nd fru

its,

their p

roducts

and b

y-

pro

ducts

Fora

ges a

nd r

ough

age

Oth

er

pla

nts

, th

eir

pro

ducts

an

d b

y-

pro

ducts

Milk

Pro

ducts

Land

An

imals

Fis

h, oth

er

marin

e

anim

als

, th

eir p

roducts

and b

y-p

roducts

Min

era

ls

Mis

cella

neous

An

aly

tic

al C

on

sti

tuen

ts a

nd

valu

es

Moisture 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Crude Protein 84 9 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

Total Nitrogen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Crude Oils and Fats 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sugars 12 4 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Starch 11 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Crude Fibre 53 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Crude Ash 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Ash insol in HCL 32 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Calcium 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Phosphorus 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Other GMO 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL ANALYSES 224 26 12 3 0 6 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 0

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Table 2-7 Analysis in Compound Feedingstuffs - Ireland 201017

17 The figure quoted includes the analysis of constituents in mineral mixtures / premixtures.

2010 IRELAND

NUMBER OF ANALYSIS


Total CFS Not Complying

Type of Analysis and Checks

Total Not

complying For

Ruminants For

Porcines For equines

For poultry

For fish Pet food

An

aly

tic

al C

on

sti

tuen

ts a

nd

valu

es

Moisture 69 2 1 0 1 0 0 0

Crude protein 406 71 52 12 2 3 0 2

Methionine 14 5 0 0 0 5 0 0

Lysine 37 10 0 10 0 0 0 0

Crude Oils and Fats

314 23 12 8 0 2 0 1

Starch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Crude Fibre 311 33 29 3 1 0 0 0

Crude Ash 337 36 21 10 1 1 0 3

Sodium 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Magnesium 37 8 8 0 0 0 0 0

Calcium 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Phosphorous 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other GMO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Table 2-8 Analysis of Constituents in Feed Additives and the presence of feed additives and bioproteins in premixtures, feed materials and compound feedstuffs - Ireland 2010

2010 IRELAND

NUMBER OF ANALYSIS

Total Not Complying

tota

l

no

t co

mp

lyin

g

AD

DIT

IVE

S

Pre

Mix

ture

s Compound Feedingstuffs

Type of Analysis For

Rum

ina

nts

For

Porc

ines

For

equ

ines

For

pou

ltry

For

fish

pet fo

od

FE

ED

AD

DIT

IVE

S

Antibiotics

Penicillin 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Sulphadiazine 20 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0

Tylosin Phosphate 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Decoquinate 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CTC 30 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0

Zinc18

59 9 0 1 1 7 0 0 0 0

Amoxicillin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Tilmicosin 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Coccidiostats + other medicinal substances

Monensin Sodium19

96 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

Narasin20

87 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0

Nicarbazin21

100 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0

18 A zinc level of greater than 150 mg/kg is a medicine.

19 Monensin sodium is authorised as a coccidiostat in compound feed and minerals/premixtures for broilers

20 Narasin includes additional analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625

21 Nicarbazin is authorised for use with narasin (Maxiban G160) in poultry feeds

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2010 IRELAND

NUMBER OF ANALYSIS

Total Not Complying

tota

l

no

t co

mp

lyin

g

AD

DIT

IVE

S

Pre

Mix

ture

s Compound Feedingstuffs

Type of Analysis For

Rum

ina

nts

For

Porc

ines

For

equ

ines

For

pou

ltry

For

fish

pet fo

od

Salinomycin sodium22

98 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Decoquinate23

80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Vitamins + Provitamins + substances with similar

effect

Vitamin A 38 14 0 0 8 3 0 3 0 0

Vitamin D 37 16 0 0 3 8 0 5 0 0

Vitamin E 40 12 0 1 5 4 0 2 0 0

Cobalt 36 5 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0

Trace Elements

Copper 222 61 0 0 46 8 4 3 0 0

Iodine 43 6 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0

Manganese 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Zinc24

5 4 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0

Selenium25

112 39 0 11 16 7 3 2 0 0

TOTAL ANALYTES 1259 181 0 17 85 50 7 22 0 0

22 Salinomycin is authorised as a coccidiostat in compound feed and minerals/premixtures for chickens for laying and chickens for fattening

23 Decoquinate includes additional analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625

24 A zinc level of 150 mg/kg or less is an additive.

25 Selenium is the analysis undertaken as part of investigation ref. RASFF No. 2009 -1625

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Table 2-9 Analytical Methods and Limits - Ireland 2010

Analysis Laboratory Method reference Tolerance (reference if available) LOD

(mg/kg)

Directive 79/373 and

Directive 96/25 Compound feed Feed material

Moisture A Dir 71/393/EEC and

Dir 73/47/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A

Crude protein A Dir 93/28/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A

Crude oil A Dir 98/64/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A

Crude fibre A Dir 92/89/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A

Crude ash A Dir 71/250/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A

Amino acids

Lysine H

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC 0.02%

Methionine H

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC 0.02%

Macro elements

Calcium A 71/250/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A

43


(mg/kg)

Phosphorus A 71/393/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A

Sodium A 71/250/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A

Magnesium A 73/46/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC Dir 96/25/EEC N/A

Potassium A 71/250/EEC Dir 79/373/EEC N/A

Directive 70/524 Additive Premixture Mineral

mixture

Compound

feed

Antibiotics +

Coccidiostats +% -% +% -% +% -% +% -%

Amoxicillin L

Amprolium A 1999/27/EC Not tested

Avilamycin A Microbiological 5

Avoparcin M 81/715/EEC Not tested

Carbadox A 1999/27/EC 1

Decoquinate A

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

1

Diclazuril A 1999/27/EC 10 10 10 10 20 20 40 40 Not tested

Dimetridazole A

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

5

44


(mg/kg)

Flavophospholipol M 78/633/EEC Not tested

Halofuginone A 93/70/EEC 10 10 18 18 20 20 40 40 Not tested

Lasalocid sodium A 1999/76/EC 10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 25 25 5

Maduramycin

ammonium A 10 10 18 18 18 18 40 40 Not tested

Methylbenzoate A 93/117/EC Not tested

Meticlorpindol A Not tested

Monensin sodium A

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 30 30 0.5

Narasin A

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 30 30 0.5

Nicarbazin A

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

10 10 12.5

12.5 12.5 12.5 30 30 2

Nifursol F

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

2

Olaquinadox A 98/64/EC Not tested

Penicillin V F Agar Diffusion Assay 5

Robenidine A 93/117/EC 10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 40 40 Not tested

45


(mg/kg)

Salinomycin A

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

10 10 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 30 30 0.5

Spiramycin A 84/425/EEC Not tested

Tilmicosin I

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

1

Tylosin A

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

2

Virginamycin A

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

2

Zinc Bacitracin M 84/4/EEC Not tested

Vitamins Additive Premixture Mineral

mixture

Compound

feed

+% -% +% -% +% -% +% -%

Vitamin A I 2000/45/EC 10 10 30 20 30 20 30 30 N/A

Vitamin D I

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

10 10 30 30 30 30 30 30 N/A

Vitamin E I 2000/45/EC 10 10 30 30 30 30 30 30 N/A

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(mg/kg)

Trace elements Additive Premixture Mineral

mixture

Compound

feed

+% -% +% -% +% -% +% -%

Cobalt A Graphite Furnace

Atomic Absorption 10 10 25 25 25 25 30 30 N/A

Copper A 78/633/EEC 10 10 20 20 20 20 - - N/A

0-30 mg/kg 9mg/kg 9mg/k

g

30-100 mg/kg 30 30

>100mg/kg 30mg/k

g

30mg/

kg

Iodine I ICP-MS 10 10 20 20 20 20 40 40 0.05

Iron A 78/633/EEC 10 10 25 25 25 25 25 25 N/A

Manganese A 78/633/EEC 10 10 30 30 30 30 30 30 N/A

Selenium A Hydride Generation

Atomic Fluorescence 10 10 15 15 15 15 25 25 N/A

Zinc A 78/633/EEC 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 N/A

Other additives

Antioxidants

47


(mg/kg)

Flavourants

Preservatives

Binders

Acidity regulators

Enzymes

Micro-organisms

Bio proteins

Undesirable substances

Arsenic A Hydride Generation

Atomic Absorption 0.2

Lead A Graphite Furnace

Atomic Absorption 1.0

Fluorine K

Acid soluble fluoride

detected with ion-

selective electrode

Non-mineral feedingstuffs 0.2

Mineral feedingstuffs Not tested

Mercury A Cold Vapour Atomic

Fluorescence Non-mineral feedingstuffs 0.01

48


(mg/kg)

A (sub-

contracted)

Inductively Coupled

Plasma – Mass

Spectrometry

Mineral feedingstuffs 0.01

Nitrites A Not tested

Cadmium

A Graphite Furnace

Atomic Absorption Non-mineral feedingstuffs 0.1

A

Inductively Coupled

Plasma – Mass

Spectrometry

Mineral feedingstuffs 0.1

Undesirable Products

Aflatoxin B1 A

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography with

Immunoaffinity clean-

up

DIRECTIVE 2002/32/EC 0.0005

LOQ

Ochratoxin A

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography with


up

0.001 LOQ

49


(mg/kg)

Fumonisins G

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography with


up

0.020 LOQ

ZEA G

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography with


up

0.006 LOQ

DON, T2, HT2,

Nivalenol G GC/MS(Trichothecene

Analysis) 0.010 LOQ

Hydrocyanic acid A

Free gossypol A

Theobromine H

High Performance

Liquid

Chromatography

1.0

Volatile mustard oil A

Vinylthiooxazolidone

(Vinyloxazolidine

thione)

A

50


(mg/kg)

Rye Ergot (Claviceps

purpurea) A LC/MS 0.005

Weed seeds and

unground and uncrushed

fruit containing

alkaloids, glucosides or

other toxic substances

separately or in

combination including:

(a) Lolium temulentum

L.,

(b) Lolium remotum

Schrank.,

(c) Datura stramonium

L.

A

Castor oil plant

(Recinus communis) C

Crotalaria spp. C

Aldrin singly or

combined with dieldrin C

Dieldrin expressed as

dieldrin C

51


(mg/kg)

Campheclor

(Toxaphene) C

Chlordane (sum of cis-

and trans- isomers and

of oxychlordane,

expressed as chlordane)

C

DDT (sum of DDT-,

TDE- and DDE-isomers,

expressed as DDT)

C

Endosulfan (sum of

endosulfan sulphate

expressed as endosulfan)

C

Endrin (sum of endrin

-keto-endrin,

expressed as endrin)

C

Heptachlor (sum of

heptachlor and of

heptachlorepoxide,

expressed as heptachlor)

C

Hexachlorobenzene

(HCB) C

52


(mg/kg)

Hexachlorocyclohexane

(HCH) C

-isomer C

-isomer C

-isomer C

Botanical impurities

Apricot

Prunus armeniaca L.

B Microscopic

Bitter almond Prunus

dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb

var. amara (DC.) Focke

(= Prunus amygdalus

Batsch var. amara (DC.)

Focke)

B Microscopic

Unhusked beech mast

Fagus silvatica L. B Microscopic

Camelina

Camelina sativa (L.)

Crantz

B Microscopic

53


(mg/kg)

Mowrah, bassia,

madhuca

Madhuca longifolia (L.)

Macbr.

(= Bassia longifolia L.

= Illipe malabrorum

Engl.)

Madhuca indica Gmelin

(= Bassia latifolia Roxb.

= Illipe latifolia (Roxb.)

F. Mueller)

B Microscopic

Purghera

Jatropha curcas L. B Microscopic

Croton

Croton tiglium L. B Microscopic

Indian mustard

Brassica juncea (L.)

Czern. and Coss. ssp.

integrifolia (West.) Thell

B Microscopic

54


(mg/kg)

Sareptian mustard



juncea

B Microscopic

Chinese

mustard



juncea var. lutea Batalin

B Microscopic

Black mustard

Brassica nigra (L.) Koch B Microscopic

Ethiopian mustard

Brassica carinata A.

Braun

B Microscopic

Dioxins A/J/K

High Resolution Gas

Chromatography/High

Resolution Mass

Spectrometry

Maximum content values given in Commission Directive

2006/13/EC for undesirable substances in animal feed as regards

dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs

0.05 ng/kg

(per

congener)

55


(mg/kg)

Dioxin-like PCBs

(Non-ortho PCBs(1)

Mono-ortho PCBs(2)

)

A/J/K

High Resolution Gas

Chromatography/High

Resolution Mass

Spectrometry

Maximum content values given in Commission Directive

2006/13/EC for undesirable substances in animal feed as regards

dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs

0.05

ng/kg(1)

10ng/kg(2)

(per

congener)

Microbiological

Salmonella D ISO/FDIS 6579

one

organism

in 25

grams

Directive 99/29

Meat and bone meal B/E Microscopic*

Fishmeal B/E Microscopic*

Regulation 1829/2003

Presence of GMO‟s N Qualitative and Real

Time PCR

Thresholds as per legislation (Regulations (EC) No. 1829/2003 and

1830/2003).

Dependent

on Matrix

and on

ingredient

level –

typically

less than

0.01 % per

sample

56


(mg/kg)

Level of GMO‟s N Real Time PCR

Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the marketing and use of feed of feed entered into force on 01 September 2010.

Table 2-10 Labelling Checks of feed samples submitted for testing - Ireland 201026

2010 Ireland N° of checks

Total Checked: 1920

Not complying 5327

Type of non compliant product National

production Imports from

third countries

Received from other Member

States Total

Feed materials 11 3 11 25

Feed additives and Premixtures 3 0 0 3

Medicated Feed 2 4 0 6

Compound feedingstuffs 16 1 2 19

TOTAL 32 8 13 53

26 Where analysis determines that the declared value on a label is outside the tolerance levels this is not recorded as a non-complying label, but rather as a non-complying analysis.

27 An additional 86 non-compliances were identified during inspections.

3 CHAPTER 3

3.1 ANALYSIS UNDERTAKEN IN RESPECT OF THE CO-ORDINATED

MONITORING PROGRAMME (COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

2005/925/EC)

Member States were requested by the Commission to undertake, in 2005, a coordinated monitoring

programme on a number of specified issues. Details of the programme to be implemented are contained in

the Commission Recommendation 2005/925/EC.

In accordance with Article 4 of Directive 882/2004 the control programme was carried out on a risk based

strategy. Inspection and sampling is based on the number of operators and the type and volume of

production. All imports of feed materials from third countries were inspected and sampled. Random

sampling of imported compound feed was also carried out. Inspections at farm level were carried out on the

basis of risk criteria in respect of feed hygiene and BSE issues.

The results of the Coordinated Programme are presented in the following tables.

ANNEX I

During 2010 Member States were asked to collect data relating to the occurrence of certain mycotoxins in

animal feed. The results of these analyses are presented in Table 3-1 (Feed Materials) and Table 3-1a

(Compound Feeds). In no case did the result for Aflatoxin B1 analysis exceed the maximum permitted level

laid down in Directive 2002/32/EC. The methods of analysis are presented in Table 2-9.

ANNEX II

The unauthorised use of additives in feedingstuffs was also investigated in 2010. Samples of premixtures and

compound feeds were analysed for the presence of banned additives Carbadox, Tylosin phosphate,

Decoquinate, Virginiamycin, Dimetridiazole, Avilamycin and Salinomycin. A total of 107 samples were

analysed for the presence of these banned medicinal substances (see Chapter 2, Table 2-5). In addition to

these analyses, a number of samples were analysed to investigate the inappropriate use of authorised feed

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additives (see Chapter 2, Table 2-8). A summary of the analysis carried out to determine the presence of

banned antibiotics is presented in Table 3-2.

ANNEX III

The tables in Annex III refer to the checks concerning Processed Animal Proteins (PAPs). Table 3-3 refers

to the documentary checks carried out on inspections, while Table 3-4 refers to the results of analyses for the

presence of PAPs. In 2010 there were no contamination incidents with regard to constituents of animal

origin, as outlined in Table 3-5.

ANNEX IV

The tables in Annex IV refer to the individual results of all samples concerning the content of copper and

zinc in compound feedingstuffs for pigs. Summaries of the results, both compliant and non-compliant, are

presented in Table 3-6 and Table 3-7.

ANNEX I

TYPE AND CONCENTRATION OF MYCOTOXINS (μg /KG RELATIVE TO A FEEDINGSTUFF WITH A MOISTURE

CONTENT OF 12%)

Table 3-1 Concentration of certain mycotoxins in Feed Materials - Ireland 2010

Feedingstuffs

Sampling:

Random

or

Targeted

Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a feedingstuff

with a moisture content of 12%)

Name of Feed Material Country of

origin Sampling

AFLA

B1 OCHRA ZEA DON

FUM B1, 2

, 3 HT2 T2 NIV

Bakery and pasta waste Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.056 0.048 0 0 0 0

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0.0034 0.4968 0.306 0 0 0 0.05

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.02

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.01

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.014 0 0 0 0

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0.0071 0.0983 0.052 0 0.012 0 0.024

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.209 0.121 0 0 0 0.076

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.232 0 0.025 0.01 0.169

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0.0571 0.1354 0.122 0 0.016 0 0.141

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0.0606 0.2302 0.034 0 0 0 0.026

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.569 0.038 0.03 0.01

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.016 0 0 0 0

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.095 0 0.041 0.017 0.075

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0178 0.136 0 0.015 0 0.026

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0.0099 0 0 0 0.027 0.017 0.046

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Feedingstuffs

Sampling:

Random

or

Targeted




origin Sampling

AFLA

B1 OCHRA ZEA DON

FUM B1, 2

, 3 HT2 T2 NIV

Barley EU Targeted 0 0 0 0.013 0 0 0 0

Barley Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0641 0.11 0 0.011 0 0.074

Blood meal Holland Targeted 0 0.0035 0 0 0 0 0 0

Brewers wet grains Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Carob pods Morocco Targeted 0 0.0025 0 0.038 0 0 0 0

Distillers' dark grains USA Targeted 0 0 0.3997 4.83 0.535 0.031 0 0

Distillers' dark grains EU Targeted 0 0 0 0.48 0 0 0 0.128

Distillers' dark grains UK Targeted 0 0 0 0.576 0 0 0 0.116

Distillers' dark grains Scotland Targeted 0 0 0.1972 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t

Distillers' dried grains USA Targeted 0 0 0.1796 6.76 0.152 0.052 0.019 0

Distillers' dried grains USA Targeted 0 0 0.4917 5.98 0.748 0.016 0 0

Distillers' dried grains USA Targeted 0 0 0.2053 3.79 0.034 0.012 0

Distillers' dried grains EU Targeted 0 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t

Groundnut, decorticated, expeller Argentina Targeted 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t

Maize France Targeted 0 0 0.0439 1.34 0.018 0.025 0 0.026

Maize France Targeted 0 0 0 0.053 0.164 0 0 0

Maize France Targeted 0 0 0 0.068

n

/t 0 0 0.017

Maize Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.1599 0.405 0.526 0 0 0.188

Maize Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t

Maize USA Targeted 0 0 0 0.032 0.018 0 0 0


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Feedingstuffs

Sampling:

Random

or

Targeted




origin Sampling

AFLA

B1 OCHRA ZEA DON

FUM B1, 2

, 3 HT2 T2 NIV

Maize Brazil Targeted 0 0 0 0 1.603 0 0 0

Maize France Targeted 0 0 0 0.073 0 0 0 0.013


Maize Brazil Targeted 0 0 0 0 2.627 0 0 0

Malt culms Canada Targeted 0 0.0023 0.1113 0.513 0 0 0 0.338

Oat hulls and bran Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.04 0 0.522 0.218 0.088

Oats Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0246 0.291 0 0 0 0.019

Oats Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0207 0.02 0 0.144 0.06 0.031

Oats Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0.713 0.13 n/t

Palm kernel expeller Malaysia Targeted 0 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t

Potato pulp Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Rape seed, extracted Poland Targeted 0 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t

Rape seed, extracted Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.017 0 0 0 0

Rape seed, extracted Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.041 0 0 0 0

Rape seed, extracted Belgium Targeted 0 0.0035 0 0 0 0 0 0

Rape seed, extracted Germany Targeted 0 0 0 0.013 0 0 0 0

Rape seed, extracted Canada Targeted 0 0 0 0.033 0 0 0 0

Silage (Grass) Ireland Targeted 0 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Silage (Grass) Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.049 0 0 0 0 0

Silage (Grass) Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.037 0 0 0 0 0

Silage (Grass) Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Silage (Grass) Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Feedingstuffs

Sampling:

Random

or

Targeted




origin Sampling

AFLA

B1 OCHRA ZEA DON

FUM B1, 2

, 3 HT2 T2 NIV

Silage (Whole Crop Cereal) Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Soya (bean) USA Targeted 0 0 0 0.022 0 0 0 0

Soya (bean) USA Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Soya (bean) Brazil Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Soya (bean), dehulled, extracted, toasted Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.014



Soya (bean), hulls USA Targeted 0 0 0 0.016 n/t 0.01 0 0

Soya (bean), hulls Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.032 0.015 0 0 0

Soya (bean), hulls Argentina Targeted 0 0 0 0.028 n/t 0 0 0

Soya (bean), hulls Argentina Targeted 0 0 0 0.013 0.01 0 0 0

Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0 0.16 0 0 0 0.047

Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0.0213 0.192 0 0 0 0.015

Wheat England Targeted 0 0.0063 0.0626 0.205 0 0 0 0.014

Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0.0202 0.119 0 0 0 0

Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0.0591 0.577 n/t 0 0 0.034

Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.21 1.33 0 0 0 0.056


Wheat EU Targeted 0 0 0.0392 0.84 0 0 0 0.036

Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0.0358 0.105 0 0.011 0 0.022

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Feedingstuffs

Sampling:

Random

or

Targeted




origin Sampling

AFLA

B1 OCHRA ZEA DON

FUM B1, 2

, 3 HT2 T2 NIV

Wheat UK Targeted 0 0 0.0294 0.285 0 0 0 0.01





Wheat Denmark Targeted 0 0 0 0.098 0 0 0 0.032

Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.319 0 0 0 0.023

Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.2005 3.07 0 0.243 0.137 0.09


Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0 0 0.508 0 0 0 0.082

Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0.1 0.0391 0.49 0.082 0 0 0.075

Wheat Ireland Targeted 0 0.0073 0.0703 0.068 0 0 0 0.03



Wheat Denmark Targeted 0 0 0 0.057 0 0 0.012

Wheat feed Holland Targeted 0 0 0 0.51 0 0.077 0.076 0.052

Wheat feed Ireland Targeted 0 0 0.0305 0.79 0 0.048 0 0.088

Wheat feed Ireland Targeted 0 0 n/t 0 0 0.077 0 0.106

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Table 3-1a Concentration of certain mycotoxins in Compound Feedingstuffs - Ireland 2010

Feedingstuffs

Sampling:

Random

or

targeted

Type and concentration of mycotoxins (μg/kg relative to a

feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12%)

Official Designation Origin Sampling AFLA OCHRA ZEA DON

FUM B1,

2, 3 T2 HT2 NIV

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t n/t 0.187 n/t 0 0.037 0.051

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 n/t 0.782 n/t 0 0 0.021

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t n/t 0.169 n/ 0 0.029 0.02

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1694 1.11 0.019 0 0 0.084


Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.311 n/t 0 0 0.029

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1831 0.715 n/t 0 0 0.016

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0811 2.44 n/t 0.01 0.024 0.031

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0815 0.572 n/t 0.015 0.015 0

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 n/t 0.757 0.461 0 0 0.041

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.088 0.109 0 0 0.011

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0652 0.483 n/t 0 0.012 0

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0805 0.386 0 0 0.016 0.049




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Feedingstuffs

Sampling:

Random

or

targeted




FUM B1,

2, 3 T2 HT2 NIV


Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.0748 n/t 0 0 0


Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t



Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.025 n/t 0 0.011 0






Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.032 0 0.019 0.043 0.02

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.2996 0.711 0.02 0.086 0.13


Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0.0132 0 0.03 n/t 0 0.015 0.024



Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0345 0.089 n/t 0 0 0

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0906 1.04 317.076 0 0.047 0.083

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Feedingstuffs

Sampling:

Random

or

targeted




FUM B1,

2, 3 T2 HT2 NIV

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.306 n/t 0 0.037 0

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.312 0.035 0.024 0.056 0

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0.089 0.0309 0.576 0.035 0 0.049 0


Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.269 n/t 0 0.017 0.019



Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.064 1.43 0.127 0 0.039 0

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0319 0.406 0 0.012 0.023 0.023


Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0415 0.068 n/t 0 0.091 0.031






Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 n/t 0.104 n/t n/t n/t n/t

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0128 0.085 0 0 0 0.025

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t n/t 0.073 n/t 0 0.022 0.019

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.654 0.032 0 0 0.011

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Feedingstuffs

Sampling:

Random

or

targeted




FUM B1,

2, 3 T2 HT2 NIV

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t 0.0036 0.129 0 0 0 0.013

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0837 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t

Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0909 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t









Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0211 0.15 0.107 0 0 0



Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t




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Feedingstuffs

Sampling:

Random

or

targeted




FUM B1,

2, 3 T2 HT2 NIV


Complementary feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.076 0.832 n/t 0 0.017 0.017

Complementary milk replacer Ireland Random 0 0 0.1252 0.837 0.329 0 0 0.036

Complementary milk replacer Ireland Random 0 0 n/t 0.381 n/t 0 0.012 0.015

Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0462 0.099 0 0 0 0.014

Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0.2313 1.34 0 0 0 0.117

Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0772 n/t n/t n/t n/t n/t

Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.013 0.285 0 0 0 n/t

Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1729 0.341 n/t 0.01 0 0.049

Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0.046 0.0949 0.127 n/t 0 0 0.039

Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.068 n/t 0 0 0.014

Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0 0.091 0 0 0.015 0.035

Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.1941 1.51 n/t 0 0.019 0.023

Complete feedingstuff Ireland Random 0 0 0.0206 0.243 n/t 0 0 0.015

ANNEX II

PRESENCE OF CERTAIN MEDICINAL SUBSTANCES NOT AUTHORISED AS FEED

ADDITIVES AND THE PRESENCE OF AUTHORISED SUBSTANCES IN FEED INTENDED FOR

ANIMAL SPECIES FOR WHICH IT IS NOT AUTHORISED

A total of 107 samples were analysed for the presence of certain medicinal substances not authorised as feed

additives and the presence of authorised substances in feed intended for animal species for which it is not

authorised. None of these samples proved positive for inappropriate use of such substances. The details on

the methods of analysis are contained in Table 2-9.

Table 3-2 Summary on banned antibiotics used as growth promoters found in samples of all

feedingstuffs 2010

Substance Animal species No of Feed

Samples

Number of

samples

positive

CFS Mineral

Mixtures &

Premixes

Feed

materials

Carbadox Pigs/poultry

ruminant 73 0 59 14 0

Tylosin Phosphate

(as additive)

Pigs/poultry

ruminant 71 0 56 15 0

Decoquinate (as

additive)

Pigs/poultry

ruminant 69 0 54 15 0

Virginamycin Pigs/poultry

ruminant 77 0 60 17 0

DMZ Pigs/poultry

ruminant 74 0 60 14 0

Avilamycin Pigs/poultry

ruminant 80 0 63 17 0

Salinomycin Pigs/poultry

ruminant 98 0 82 16 0

TOTAL Pigs/poultry

ruminant 107 0 88 19 0

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ANNEX III

SUMMARY OF CHECKS CONCERNING FEEDING RESTRICTIONS FOR FEED OF ANIMAL

ORIGIN (FEEDING OF PROHIBITED PROCESSED ANIMAL PROTEINS)

Table 3-3 Documented Inspections - Ireland 2010

Stage NUMBER OF

INSPECTIONS

COMPRISING

CHECKS ON THE

PRESENCE OF

PROCESSED ANIMAL

PROTEINS

Number of breaches not

based on laboratory

testing but, for example,

on documentary checks

Import & storage of feed materials 230 0

Feed Mills 204 0

Intermediaries of feedingstuffs 147 0

Farms keeping non-ruminants 59 0

Farms keeping ruminants 774 0

Feed Material Manufacturers

(By Products) 130 0

Hauliers of animal feed 101 0

Other feed business 154 0

Manufacturers of additives and

mineral premixtures 37 0

TOTAL 1836 0

Table 3-4 Sampling and testing of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs for processed animal proteins Ireland 2010

28 A sample of complete feed for broilers which contained undeclared fishmeal.

29 This includes import stores.

30 A sample of dog food did not contain fish derivatives although declared on the label.

31 Others can include for example Food Recyclers

Number of official samples tested for processed animal

proteins

1,027

Premises

Number of non-compliant samples

Presence of processed animal protein from terrestrial animals

Presence of processed animal protein from fish

Feed Materials

Compound feed Feed Material

s

Compound feed

For ruminants

For non ruminants

For ruminants

For non ruminants

At Import 0 0 0 0 0 0

Feed Mills 0 0 0 0 0 128

Intermediaries/ storage

29

0 0 0 0 0 0

Means of transport 0 0 0 0 0 0

Home mixers/ mobile mixers

0 0 0 0 0 0

On farm 0 0 0 0 0 130

Others31

: 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0 2

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Table 3-5 Summary on prohibited animal proteins found in samples of feedingstuffs intended for ruminants 2010

Month of Sampling Type and degree of contamination Sanctions (or other measures) applied

January N/A32

February N/A

March N/A

April N/A

May N/A

June N/A

July N/A

August N/A

September N/A

October N/A

October N/A

November N/A

December N/A

32 There were no contamination incidents of prohibited animal proteins in 2010

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ANNEX IV

SUMMARY OF INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (BOTH COMPLIANT AND NON COMPLIANT) CONCERNING THE CONTENT OF COPPER AND ZINC IN COMPOUND FEEDINGSTUFFS FOR PIGS

Table 3-6 Summary Results of Copper in Compound Feedingstuffs for Pigs (Compliant and Non-Compliant) 2010

Feed Type Constituent

Name Level Found

Compliant/Non

Compliant Reason Action Taken

Complementary

feedingstuff

Copper - total

(mg/kg) 10 Compliant

Complementary

feedingstuff

Copper - total

(mg/kg) 33.5 Compliant

Complementary

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


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Name Level Found

Compliant/Non


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total

(mg/kg) 30 Non Compliant

Total copper result of 30 mg/kg greater than

the 25 mg/kg permitted under Reg 1334/2003

Level of copper in

mineral mixture

reduced

Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total

(mg/kg) 41 Non Compliant Copper> declared copper

Level of copper in

mineral mixture

reduced

Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total

(mg/kg) 49 Non Compliant Copper > declared copper

Level of copper in

mineral mixture

reduced

Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total

(mg/kg) 119 Non Compliant Copper incorrectly declared on label

Feed label was

revised accordingly

Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total

(mg/kg) 122 Non Compliant Copper added < declared copper

Batch records and

formulation

rechecked and

corrected

accordingly

Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total

(mg/kg) 153 Non Compliant Copper > declared copper

Level of copper in

mineral mixture

reduced

Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


75


Name Level Found

Compliant/Non


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total

(mg/kg) 174.5 Non Compliant

Total copper result of 174.5 mg/kg is greater

than the 170 mg/kg permitted under Reg

1334/2003.

Level of copper in

mineral mixture

reduced

Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total

(mg/kg) 188.3 Non Compliant

Added copper result is greater than 170 mg/kg

which is the max permitted under Reg

1334/2003.

Level of copper in

mineral mixture

reduced

Complete

feedingstuff

Copper - total


Complete milk

replacer

Copper - total


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Table 3-7 Summary Results of Zinc in Compound Feedingstuffs for Pigs (Compliant and Non-Compliant) 2010

Official Designation Constituent Name Level Found Compliancy Reason Action Taken

Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 116 Non

Compliant Zinc present in sample but not declared Feed label was revised

Complete feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 141 Compliant


Compliant Zinc content > 150 mg/kg

All feeds containing >150

mg/kg zinc must be labelled

as medicated feed

Complementary

feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 344

Non

Compliant

Zinc present in sample at medicated

levels but feed was present on a farm

not licensed to have medicated feed on

site.

Follow up by local DAFF

officer






Compliant Zinc added < declared zinc

Batch records and

formulation rechecked and

corrected accordingly









Complementary

feedingstuff Zinc - added (mg/kg) 2258 Compliant


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Official Designation Constituent Name Level Found Compliancy Reason Action Taken








Compliant

Wrong declaration for zinc on label.

Medicated feed not indicated on label. Feed label was revised













Compliant Zinc > declared zinc

Level of zinc in mineral

mixture reduced



Compliant Zinc > declared zinc


mixture reduced


Compliant

2 different declarations for Zinc

content - 2420 mg/kg and 2500 mg/kg,

both out of tolerance.

Feed label was revised


Compliant Zinc added > declared zinc


mixture reduced

4 CHAPTER 4

4.1 LEGISLATION ON FEEDINGSTUFFS

Responsibility for the transposition of EU legislation in the feedingstuffs sector rests with the

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Since accession to EU membership, all Irish

regulations concerning animal feedingstuffs have been repealed. Since 1973 all EU legislation

on feedingstuffs has been given effect under the European Communities Act, 1972, a legal

instrument specifically enacted to give effect to the Treaties governing the European

Communities and to enable the introduction of regulations giving effect to EC legislation.

The current legislation in force in the feedingstuffs sector relates principally to the following

broad areas:

Approval and Registration of Establishments and Intermediaries operating in the Animal

Feed Sector

Feed Hygiene (Good Manufacturing Practice),

The marketing of feed materials and compound feeds,

The marketing and use of additives in feedingstuffs,

The marketing of certain protein feeds (bio-proteins, amino acids, NPN‟s etc,)

Dietetic feeds (Particular Nutritional Purposes).

Medicated feedingstuffs,

Animal Health (Prohibited Animal Proteins etc,),

Tolerances for undesirable substances and products in feedingstuffs,

Methods of analysis and sampling,

Genetically Modified Organisms

Contaminants in food

A list of all legislation in force in 2010 in the feedingstuffs sector is provided in Appendix 1.

During 2010, there was an important updating of the feed marketing legislation with the entry

into force of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 from 01 September 2010. The Regulation was given

effect in Ireland by SI 432 of 2009 as amended by SI 488 of 2010.

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APPENDIX 1: LEGISLATION ON ANIMAL FEEDINGSTUFFS - 2010

Animal Feed Legislation

General

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council

laying down the general principles and requirements of food law.

Feed Hygiene

1. Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of

12 January 2005 laying down requirements for feed hygiene.

2. SI 432 of 2009: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) Regulations

2009.

3. SI 312 of 2010: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (Amendment)

Regulations, 2010.

4. SI 488 of 2010 European Communities (Food and Feed

Hygiene)(Amendment)(No 2) Regulations 2010.


(No. 3) Regulations 2010.

Inspections


29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of

compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules.

2. Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 of 24 July 2009 implementing

Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as

regards the increased level of official controls on imports of certain feed and

food of non-animal origin and amending Decision 2006/504/EC.

3. Commission Regulation (EC) No 1135/2009 of 25 November 2009 imposing

special conditions governing the import of certain products originating in or

consigned from China, and repealing Commission Decision 2008/798/EC.


2009.

5. SI 312 of 2010: European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) (amendment)

Regulations 2010.



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Marketing and Labelling


13 July 2009 on the placing on the market and use of feed amending European

Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and repealing Council

Directive 79/373/EEC, Commission Directive 80/511/EEC, Council Directives

82/471/EEC, 83/228/EEC, 93/74/EEC, 93/113/EC and 96/25/EC and

Commission Decision 2004/217/EC.





Contaminants – Undesirable Substances and Products

1. Commission Regulation (Euratom) No 770/90 of 29 March 1990 laying

down maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination of

feedingstuffs following a nuclear accident or any other case of

radiological emergency.

2. Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May

2002 on undesirable substances in animal feed.

3. Commission Recommendation 2006/576/EC on the presence of deoxynivalenol,

zearalenone, ochratoxin A, T-2 and HT-2 and fumonisins in products intended

for animal feeding

4. Commission Recommendation 2006/88/EC on the reduction of the presence of

dioxins, furans and PCBs in feedingstuffs and foodstuffs

5. Commission Recommendation of 17 August 2006 on the prevention and

reduction of Fusarium toxins in cereals and cereal product.


23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and

feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC.

7. SI 565 of 2008: European Communities (Pesticide Residues) Regulations, 2008.


2009.



Animal Health

1. Directive 2003/99/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17

November 2003 on the monitoring of zoonoses and zoonotic agents, amending

Council Decision 90/424/EEC and repealing Council Directive 92/117/EEC.

2. SI 364 of 1991: Diseases of Animals (Poultry Feed) Order 1991.

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TSE / ABP


22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of

certain transmissible spongiform Encephalopathies.

2. Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council

of 21 October 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and

derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation

(EC) No 1774/2002 (Animal by-products Regulation).

3. SI 257 of 1994: European Communities (Disposal, Processing and Placing on

the Market of Animal By-products) Regulations, 1994.

4. SI 77 of 2001: European Communities (Disposal, Processing and Placing on the

Market of Animal By-products) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001.

5. SI 597 of 2001: Diseases of Animals Act, 1966 (Prohibition on the Use of Swill)

Order, 2001.

6. SI 252 of 2008: European Communities (TSE and ABP) Regulations 2008.

7. SI 253 of 2008: Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Transmissible Spongiform

Encephalopathies) (Fertilisers & Soil Improvers) Order 2008.

8. SI 12 of 2009: Diseases of animals Act 1996 (Prohibition on the use of swill)

Order, 2009.

9. SI 291 of 2009: European Communities (Transmissible Spongiform

Encephalopathies and Animal By-Products) (amendment) Regulations 2009.

10. SI 345 of 2009: European Communities (Transmissible Spongiform

Encephalopathies and Animal By-Products) (amendment) (No 2) Regulations

2009.

Medicated feed

1. Council Directive 90/167/EEC of 26 March 1990 laying down the conditions

governing the preparation, placing on the market and use of medicated

feedingstuffs in the Community.

2. SI 176 of 1994: European Communities (Animal remedies and medicated

Feedingstuffs) Regulations 1994.

3. SI 365 of 2003: European Communities (Animal Remedies and Medicated

Feedingstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 2003.

Feed Additives

1. Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 on additives in use in animal nutrition.

2. SI 242 of 2005: European Communities (Feed Additives in Feedingstuffs)

Regulations 2005.

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3. SI 370 of 1999: European Communities (Guidelines for the Assessment of

Additives in Animal Nutrition) Regulations, 1999.

4. SI 556 of 2001: European Communities (Guidelines for the Assessment of

Additives in Animal Nutrition) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001.

GMO’s

1. Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

of 22 September 2003 of genetically modified food and feed.

2. Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

of 22 September 2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically

modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced

from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC.

3. SI 424 of 2004: European Communities (Feedingstuffs) (Genetically Modified

Feed) Regulations 2004.

Methods of Sampling and Analysis

Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 of 27 January 2009 laying down the

methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feed.

Contaminants in Foodstuffs

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting

maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.

SI 218 of 2010: European Communities (Certain Contaminants in Foodstuffs)

Regulations 2010.

APPENDIX 2: PRODUCTION OF COMPOUND FEEDINGSTUFFS FOR SALE 2010

Cubes/Pellets Meal Coarse TOTAL TOTAL

Bulk Bags Bulk Bags Bulk Bags Bulk Bags

CATTLE

Calf 27,731 328,59 0 76 24,714 43,375 52,445 76,310 128,754

Dairy 708,212 61,305 631 124 119,696 5,774 828,538 67,203 868,741

Beef 383,407 146,882 4,189 814 449,712 120734 837,307 268,430 1,105,738

Bull 21,078 4874 0 0 21,170 5,434 42,248 10,307 52,556

Balancer 5,026 895 4,877 2,508 1,2827 1,562 22,730 4,965 27,695

Other 1,561 12 5420 4996 44883 2406 51864 7414 59278

TOTAL CATTLE 1,147,015 246827 15,117 8,518 673,001 179,285 1,835,132 434,630 2,269,762

(inc. exports)

TOTAL FOR

EXPORT 15,873 2,823 106 51 18,593 4,905 34,572 7,779 42,351

PIGS

Creep 8,458 6,506 1,960 1,583 0 0 10,418 8,089 18,507

Weaner/Grower 57,157 1,793 42,513 31 1,708 17 101,378 1,840 103,219

Fattening 135,044 2,100 163,437 516 1,426 2 299,907 2,617 302,524

Sow 33,446 1,101 65,397 379 1,733 5 100,576 1,485 102,060

Gilt 238 417 239 0 0 0 477 417 894

Whey Diets 1,770 0 46,594 0 0 0 48,364 0 48,364

Balancer 735 0 3,160 0 0 0 3,895 0 3,895

Other (specify) 230 24 0 157 0 0 230 181 411

TOTAL PIG 237,079 11,941 323,300 2,665 4,867 23 565,245 14,629 579,874

(incl. exports)

TOTAL FOR

EXPORT 7,090 633 7,079 0 0 0 14,169 633 14,802

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POULTRY

Broiler Starter 23,647 991 0 0 0 0 23,647 991 24,638

Broiler Grower 67,295 2,212 0 0 0 0 67,295 2,212 69,507

Broiler Finisher 142,254 1,604 4 0 0 0 142,258 1,604 143,861

Broiler

Withdrawal 22,312 320 0 0 0 0 22,312 320 22,633

Turkey Starter 3,481 250 0 27 0 0 3,481 277 3,758

Turkey Grower 8,052 1,343 0 0 0 0 8,052 1,343 9,395

Turkey Finisher 3,086 1,363 0 0 0 0 3,086 1,363 4,450

Turkey

Withdrawal 2,575 1 0 0 0 0 2,575 1 2,576

Broiler Breeder 13,944 0 8,248 0 1,772 0 23,963 0 23,963

Broiler Breeder

Layer 8,742 0 34,229 0 0 0 42,972 0 42,972

Layer 5,620 12,267 78,952 1,828 6,493 301 91,065 14,395 105,460

Duck 471 228 0 226 0 0 471 454 925

Geese 0 0 2,355 0 0 0 2,355 0 2,355

Balancer 1,014 1 1,869 0 0 0 2,883 1 2,884

Other 2 196 5,206 792 541 182 5,748 1170 6,918

TOTAL

POULTRY 302,496 20,775 130,863 2,873 8,805 483 442,165 24,131 466,295

(incl. exports)

TOTAL FOR

EXPORT 402 638 5,634 177 0 3,951 6,036 4,766 10,802

SHEEP

Lamb 11838 15630 0 0 6038 11332 17876 26962 44838

Hogget 5515 5289 0 0 2406 4788 7920 10077 17997

Ewe & Lamb 21624 29585 0 568 5721 7136 27345 37829 64634

Ewe 12814 12460 124 0 4875 3022 17813 15481 33924

Balancer 299 946 0 0 267 11 566 957 1523

Other 80 381 0 0 1153 66 1233 447 1680

TOTAL SHEEP 52170 64291 124 568 20458 26354 72752 91214 163966

(incl. exports)

TOTAL FOR

EXPORT 5491 2168 2 0 682 501 6175 2669 8844

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HORSES

Foal 40 951 0 0 0 1867 40 2818 2858

Horse & Pony 804 11260 0 0 1555 23612 2359 34871 37230

Racehorse 351 18366 0 0 0 5809 351 24175 24525

Balancer 25 843 0 0 178 1169 203 2012 2215

Other (specify 389 10587 0 43 0 14807 389 25437 25826

TOTAL HORSES 1609 42007 0 43 1733 47263 3139 87301 92654

(incl. exports)

TOTAL FOR

EXPORT 111 7384 0 0 0 10024 111 17408 17519

PETS

Dogs 3,983 35,447 0 2,435 6,259 2,801 10,242 40,683 50,925

Cats 7,397 645 0 8,188 7,027 8,659 14,424 17,492 31,916

Other (specify) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL PETS 11,380 36,092 0 10,623 13,286 11,460 24,666 58,175 82,841

(incl. exports)

TOTAL FOR

EXPORT 11,123 0 0 10,384 11,139 11,789 22,263 22,173 44,436

OTHER

ANIMALS

Rabbits 0 96 0 0 0 0 0 96 96

Game birds 217 1,473 0 0 0 0 217 1,473 1,690

Deer 12 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 12

Fish 8,755 5,128 0 0 0 0 8,755 5,128 13,883

Balancer 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 9

Other (specify) 0 19 0 0 0 0 0 19 19

TOTAL 8,984 6,725 0 0 0 0 8,984 6,725 15,709

(incl. exports)

TOTAL FOR

EXPORT 246 69 0 0 0 0 246 69 315

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Total Production of Milk Replacers 2010

MILK REPLACER Home Export TOTAL

Calves 16 7 23

Piglets 0 0 0

Lambs 0 0 0

Foals 0 0 0

Other 0 0 0

TOTAL 16 7 23

(incl. exports)

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MINERALS/ VITAMINS 2010

MINERALS/VITS

Minerals/

Trace

Element

Vitamin

Mixture

Trace

Element/

Vitamin

Pre-

Mixture Other

Blocks/

Buckets

Liquids

TOTALS

Cattle 16,066 1,256 22,555 10,350 388 50,615

Pigs 7,441 263 0 0 0 7,704

Poultry 73 12 0 176 4 265

Sheep 680 23 0 3,800 1 4,505

Horses 101 0 2 925 79 1,107

Other (specify) 123 82 69 0 0 274

TOTALS: 24,485 1,636 22,626 15,251 472 64,470

(incl. exports)

Total for Export 1,433 123 5,631 3320 160 10,668

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Table 6-1 Summary of Total Production of Feedingstuffs Ireland 2009-2010

SUMMARY OF TOTALS TONNES

TOTAL ALL CATTLE 2,269,762

TOTAL ALL PIGS 579,874

TOTAL ALL SHEEP 163,966

TOTAL ALL POULTRY 466,295

TOTAL ALL HORSES 92,654

TOTAL ALL PETS 82,841

TOTAL ALL OTHER 15,709

TOTAL ALL MINERALS/

VITAMINS 64,470

TOTAL ALL MILK

REPLACERS 23

OVERALL TOTALS 3,735,594

Table 6-2 Summary of Exports of Feedingstuffs Ireland 2010

SUMMARY OF EXPORTS TONNES

CATTLE 42,351

PIGS 14,802

SHEEP 8,844

POULTRY 10,802

HORSES 17,519

PETS 44,436

OTHER 315

MINERALS/ VITAMINS 10,668

MILK REPLACERS 7

OVERALL EXPORTS 149,764

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