Animal By-Products

Minnesota MPCA Fines Long Prairie Rendering Facility $3 Million for Hydrogen Sulphide Violations

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued a $3 million penalty and mandated $4.4 million in environmental upgrades following persistent hydrogen sulphide and wastewater violations. This enforcement signals a shift toward more aggressive oversight of industrial air quality and the mandatory redirection of significant fine revenues toward community-based environmental justice initiatives.

1 Apr 2026, 14:25pca.state.mn.usUnited States

EU DG AGRI Convenes Joint Livestock Meeting on Feed Circularity and Feed Additives

EU DG AGRI is convening a high-level meeting on April 29, 2026, to address feed circularity and regulatory hurdles for innovative feed additives. This signals a policy push toward strategic autonomy in feed supply chains and potential streamlining of market access for sustainable agricultural inputs.

29 Mar 2026, 17:30ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Publishes Letter on Animal Fat Use in Implementing Directive (EU) 2023/2413 on Energy from Renewable Sources

The Dutch government has clarified that biofuels derived from Category 3 animal fats will be subject to a 0.5 damping factor under the RED III implementation to prevent feedstock diversion from sectors like cosmetics. This move signals a stricter regulatory preference for waste-based feedstocks (Categories 1 and 2) and introduces significant counting penalties for higher-value animal by-products in the transport fuel mix.

29 Mar 2026, 17:14zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

UK APHA Updates Export Health Certificate 8941 for Processed Animal Protein to Indonesia

The UK Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) updated Export Health Certificate 8941 for non-ruminant processed animal protein exports to Indonesia in March 2026. Businesses must adopt the revised documentation and guidance immediately to prevent shipment delays or rejections at the Indonesian border.

27 Mar 2026, 07:02gov.ukUnited KingdomIndonesia

Ukraine Proposes Law to Implement EU SPS Rules on Food, Feed, GMOs and Food-Contact Materials

Ukraine has proposed a comprehensive draft law to align its food, feed, GMO, and food-contact material regulations with EU sanitary and phytosanitary standards. This overhaul signals a significant shift toward EU compliance for market access, requiring businesses to prepare for stricter traceability, labeling, and contaminant thresholds.

25 Mar 2026, 21:35members.wto.orgUkraine

Belgium (AFSCA) Updates Circular on Disposal of Specified Risk Materials (MRS) in Slaughterhouses and Meat Establishments

Belgium's AFSCA updated its circular on the removal and disposal of specified risk materials (MRS) in meat establishments, effective March 16, 2026. Operators must align internal SRM removal, labeling, and Category 1 waste disposal procedures with the updated BSE risk status of animal origins to ensure continued food safety compliance.

19 Mar 2026, 19:25favv-afsca.beBelgium

APHA Updates Export Health Certificate 7132 For Processed Non-Canned Pet Food Exports To Türkiye

The UK has updated the health certification requirements and guidance for exporting processed non-canned pet food to Türkiye. Exporters must immediately adopt the revised documentation and filing procedures to prevent administrative rejections and maintain market access.

19 Mar 2026, 15:43gov.ukUnited KingdomTürkiye

Great Britain Requests Holding of FMD-Susceptible Imports From Greece Following Suspected Outbreak

UK authorities have ordered an immediate hold on Greek animal-derived imports following a suspected Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak. Importers must verify compliance with specific heat-treatment exemptions to avoid border delays and prepare for potential formal trade restrictions.

18 Mar 2026, 16:15gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/551 Updates Official Controls Lists for Products of Animal Origin and Composite Products

The EU has expanded the list of animal-derived and composite products subject to mandatory border controls via Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/551, effective October 2026. Importers must audit product CN codes—including specific chemical and pharmaceutical preparations—to ensure compliance with mandatory veterinary inspections and designated entry point requirements.

17 Mar 2026, 20:06eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Australia Introduces Export Control Amendment Bill Clarifying Obligations for Registered Establishments and Export Documentation

Australia introduced legislation in March 2026 to streamline export certification and clarify registration requirements for establishments handling agricultural, food, and pharmaceutical goods. The reform reduces regulatory burden and penalty risks for exporters by simplifying the issuance of general product certificates and narrowing compliance obligations for registered facilities.

12 Mar 2026, 21:45parlinfo.aph.gov.auAustralia

UK APHA Updates Export Health Certificate 8154 For Animal Feed Exports To Türkiye

The UK updated Export Health Certificate 8154 for animal feed exports to Türkiye on March 10, 2026, introducing Version 2 of the specimen. Exporters must adopt the new documentation immediately to maintain market access and prevent administrative delays or shipment rejections.

12 Mar 2026, 11:09gov.ukUnited KingdomTürkiye

Welsh Government Updates Code Of Practice For Separate Collection Of Waste Materials From 6 April 2026

The Welsh Government has updated its statutory Code of Practice for separate waste collection, bringing hospitals into full scope and clarifying separation requirements for six waste streams from April 6, 2026. Businesses and public bodies in Wales must audit waste infrastructure and service contracts to ensure compliance with strict segregation rules or face unlimited fines and civil penalties.

12 Mar 2026, 09:48gov.walesUnited Kingdom

UK Updates Export Health Certificate 8195 for Lanolin Exports to Türkiye

The UK updated Export Health Certificate 8195 for lanolin exports to Türkiye in March 2026, requiring the immediate adoption of Version 3. Exporters must ensure raw materials are sourced from outside the UK to bypass current bluetongue-related restrictions and avoid application rejections.

12 Mar 2026, 09:28gov.ukUnited KingdomTürkiye

Netherlands Court Upholds Meststoffenwet Fines for Manipulated Manure Samples, Reduces Total Fine

The District Court of The Hague has upheld substantial fines against a manure intermediary for manipulating samples, validating forensic "fingerprinting" methods used to detect illicit fertilizer additives. This ruling reinforces strict liability for transport and sampling integrity, signaling that Dutch authorities will use advanced analytical tools to enforce manure traceability and environmental reporting obligations.

12 Mar 2026, 09:16uitspraken.rechtspraak.nlNetherlands

Great Britain Confirms FMD-Related Import Restrictions on High-Risk Commodities From Cyprus

The UK has maintained emergency import restrictions on high-risk animal and dairy products from Cyprus to prevent the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease. Operators should anticipate continued border delays and rigorous veterinary inspections for affected commodities, necessitating contingency planning for Mediterranean sourcing.

12 Mar 2026, 05:04questions-statements.parliament.ukUnited KingdomCyprusEuropean Union

Nebraska Releases Preliminary Draft Revisions To Title 132 And Title 126 Waste Management Rules

Nebraska has released preliminary draft revisions to consolidate and update its solid and hazardous waste management frameworks, with formal review expected in mid-2026. Businesses should prepare for a streamlined regulatory structure that reorganizes permitting, financial assurance, and disposal standards for special wastes, coal residuals, and hazardous substance releases.

11 Mar 2026, 17:21dee.nebraska.govUnited States

Russia Imposes Temporary Foot-And-Mouth Disease Import and Transit Restrictions on Animals and Animal Products From Cyprus

Russia has implemented emergency import and transit bans on livestock, meat, dairy, and animal by-products from Cyprus, effective February 26, 2026. Supply chain and procurement teams should immediately assess exposure to Cypriot animal-derived materials and adjust logistics to mitigate disruption from these indefinite biosecurity controls.

11 Mar 2026, 12:26eping.wto.orgRussiaCyprus

Great Britain Temporarily Allows Scanned Health Certificates For Animal Imports Affected By Middle East Conflict

Great Britain has introduced a temporary two-week allowance for scanned veterinary health certificates for animal-derived imports to mitigate supply chain disruptions caused by conflict in the Middle East. Importers must ensure digital copies are complete and legible for IPAFFS submission, while preparing for a return to original documentation requirements after March 20, 2026.

10 Mar 2026, 17:49gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Defra And APHA Update Defra-Approved Disinfectant Guidance For Animal By-Products Transport Vehicles

Defra has expanded mandatory disinfectant requirements to include animal by-products transport vehicles, effective March 2026. Operators must align cleaning protocols with specific approved product lists and dilution rates to meet heightened biosecurity standards for disease prevention.

9 Mar 2026, 18:38gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Netherlands Reaffirms Support for EU-Wide Ban on Fur Production and Marketing

The Netherlands has reaffirmed its push for an EU-wide ban on fur farming and marketing, with a European Commission position expected in Spring 2026. This signals a transition toward mandatory ethical sourcing that may soon restrict market access for fur-derived products across the Union.

9 Mar 2026, 18:36open.overheid.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union