GMP+ FRA (Feed Responsibility Assurance)
GMP+ FRA (Feed Responsibility Assurance) is an extension of the GMP+ FC (Feed Certification) standard, designed to incorporate sustainability and social responsibility into the animal feed industry. It ensures that feed production not only meets safety and quality requirements but also adheres to responsible sourcing and production practices.
- FRA 1.0 (Responsible Soy):
- Focuses on the responsible sourcing of soy, ensuring it is produced sustainably and ethically.
FRA 2.0 (Responsible Palm Oil):
- Addresses the responsible sourcing of palm oil, promoting sustainable production practices.
FRA 3.0 (Responsible Fishmeal and Fish Oil):
- Ensures the responsible sourcing of fishmeal and fish oil, supporting sustainable fishing practices.
FRA 4.0 (Responsible Biomass):
- Covers the responsible sourcing of biomass used in feed production.
- Application: Companies apply for GMP+ FRA certification and select the relevant module(s) based on their operations.
- Documentation Review: Submission of documentation detailing the company’s sustainability and social responsibility practices, alongside feed safety management.
- Initial Audit: An accredited certification body conducts an initial audit to assess compliance with GMP+ FRA requirements.
- Corrective Actions: If non-conformities are identified, the company implements corrective actions and undergoes a follow-up audit.
- Certification: Upon successful completion of the audit, the company is awarded GMP+ FRA certification.
- Surveillance Audits: Regular surveillance audits are conducted to ensure ongoing compliance with GMP+ FRA standards.
- Enhanced Sustainability: Encourages sustainable practices, reducing the environmental impact of feed production.
- Ethical Practices: Ensures fair and ethical treatment of workers, enhancing social responsibility.
- Market Access: Opens up market opportunities by meeting growing consumer and regulatory demand for sustainably and ethically produced feed.
- Consumer Confidence: Builds trust with consumers and stakeholders by demonstrating commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
- Operational Efficiency: Improves operational efficiency through standardized and responsible practices.
- Risk Management: Supports effective risk management by promoting transparency and traceability in sourcing and production.
- Feed Producers: Companies involved in the production of animal feed and feed ingredients.
- Feed Traders: Businesses engaged in the trade of feed and feed ingredients.
- Feed Transporters: Companies providing transportation services for feed products.
- Feed Storage and Transshipment Facilities: Operations handling the storage and transshipment of feed.
- Feed Laboratories: Laboratories conducting tests and analysis of feed and feed ingredients.
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