EU Regulation (EU) No 142/2011

Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 complements and provides the necessary detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, establishing specific measures to ensure the safe handling, transport, processing, and disposal of animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption.

Key elements of Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 include:

Scope and Objectives

• This regulation elaborates on the specific requirements and procedures to enforce Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.
• It aims to ensure the safe and efficient management of animal by-products, protecting public and animal health and the environment.

Detailed Procedures and Standards

• Collection and Transport: Outlines the necessary standards for collecting and transporting animal by-products, including requirements for vehicles, containers, and identification markings to prevent cross-contamination.
• Processing Methods: Specifies approved processing methods such as rendering, composting, biogas production, and incineration, along with the conditions each method must meet to ensure pathogen inactivation.
• Health and Safety Standards: Sets criteria for hygiene, biosecurity, and safety during the handling and processing of animal by-products.

Categorization and Identification

• Provides detailed descriptions for the categorization of animal by-products into Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 materials, ensuring consistent classification across the EU.
• Mandates proper labeling and color-coding of containers and packages according to the category of material they contain, as specified in Chapter II of Annex VIII.

Documentation and Traceability

• Commercial Documents: Requires the use of standardized commercial documents for all shipments of animal by-products, detailing the nature, origin, and destination of the materials.
• Health Certificates: Specifies the circumstances under which health certificates must be issued and the information they must contain.
• Record-Keeping: Establishes comprehensive record-keeping requirements to ensure the traceability of animal by-products from origin to final use or disposal.

Use and Disposal

• Clarifies the permissible uses of derived products, such as in pet food, organic fertilizers, technical products, and biogas production.
• Specifies methods for the safe disposal of high-risk materials, including incineration and landfill disposal, ensuring environmental protection.

Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 is essential for the practical application of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, providing the necessary framework and detailed rules to ensure consistent implementation across all EU Member States. Together, these regulations form a comprehensive system for managing animal by-products, ensuring safety, public health protection, and environmental sustainability.