Animal By-Products

UK APHA Updates Export Health Certificate 5673 for Scoured Wool Exports to Morocco (19 May 2026 Revision)

On 19 May 2026 the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency reissued updated Export Health Certificate 5673 and guidance notes for scoured wool exports to Morocco. Exporters in Great Britain and Northern Ireland must now ensure they use the latest EHC 5673 version and guidance or risk applications being rejected by APHA or DAERA.

20 May 2026, 19:58gov.ukUnited KingdomMorocco

UK APHA Reverts Export Health Certificate 5673 for Scoured Wool to Morocco

On 19 May 2026, the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency reverted Export Health Certificate 5673 and its guidance for scoured wool exports to Morocco to the previous version. Exporters must again use the reinstated template and guidance when applying for certificates or risk their applications being rejected.

20 May 2026, 19:21gov.ukUnited KingdomMorocco

European Commission Proposes Amendments to Animal By-Products Implementing Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 on Necrophagous Birds and Renewable Fuels

The European Commission has circulated a draft amendment to the animal by-products implementing Regulation (EU) No 142/2011, with Denmark running a very short consultation ahead of an EU committee vote in mid-May 2026. The changes mainly affect how animal by-products are used to feed necrophagous birds and how renewable fuels from animal fats are classified and marked, so processors and fuel suppliers should assess whether their operations or supply chains rely on these streams and plan for possible adjustments from 2027.

9 May 2026, 07:04prodstoragehoeringspo.blob.core.windows.netEuropean UnionDenmark

India Adopts Veterinary Health Certificate Requirements for Import of Bovine Serum

In April 2026 India adopted a binding veterinary health certificate and detailed sanitary conditions for all imports of bovine serum, implementing its WTO SPS notification G/SPS/N/IND/333/Add.2. Exporters and Indian importers must now align sourcing, testing, certification, and post-import biosafety and waste-management practices with the new template during a six-month migration period before the certificate becomes mandatory.

29 Apr 2026, 18:05members.wto.orgIndia

UK APHA Updates Export Health Certificate 5673 for Scoured Wool Exports to Morocco

The UK Animal and Plant Health Agency has updated Export Health Certificate 5673 and its guidance for scoured wool exports to Morocco as of 23 April 2026. Exporters in Great Britain and Northern Ireland must now use the latest certificate version 2 and follow the revised guidance or risk their applications being rejected and shipments disrupted.

29 Apr 2026, 12:08gov.ukUnited KingdomMorocco

EU Draft Delegated Regulation Adds Derived Animal By-Products to CMC 10; Denmark Opens Consultation

The European Commission has circulated a draft delegated regulation to add a range of derived animal by-products as component materials (CMC 10) under the EU Fertilising Products Regulation, and Denmark has opened a national consultation running until mid-May 2026. If adopted around late 2026, fertiliser producers and nutrient recyclers using animal by-products will gain new EU market routes but must comply with stricter compositional limits (for example on chromium and methanol) and new labelling obligations for processed frass, so early checks on formulations, testing, and data documentation are advisable.

23 Apr 2026, 08:13prodstoragehoeringspo.blob.core.windows.netEuropean UnionDenmark

EU Commission Opens Feedback On Draft Act For Animal By-Products In EU Fertilising Products

The European Commission has opened a public feedback window on a draft act to allow certain products derived from animal by-products to be used as component materials in EU fertilising products, with comments due by 11 May 2026. This consultation signals forthcoming changes under the EU Fertilising Products Regulation, so fertiliser manufacturers and animal-by-product processors should review affected material streams and prepare to engage before detailed rules are finalised.

18 Apr 2026, 08:16ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Draft Delegated Regulation Adds Animal-By-Product Derived Materials To EU Fertilising Products

The European Commission has issued a draft delegated regulation under the EU Fertilising Products Regulation to add several new animal-by-product derived materials, including processed frass, to the list of permitted component materials for CE-marked fertilisers, alongside detailed processing, contaminant-limit, and labelling conditions. If adopted, this will broaden feedstock options for fertiliser manufacturers but require careful review of supply chains, processing routes, and product labels to ensure future conformity with the new specifications and to manage scrutiny around animal by-product use and environmental emissions.

18 Apr 2026, 08:09eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

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

In March 2026, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued a three million dollar penalty and mandated four point four million dollars in 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

The European Commission is initiating high-level discussions to accelerate feed circularity and streamline market access for innovative feed additives. This signals a policy shift toward reducing import dependencies and lowering regulatory barriers for sustainable livestock input technologies.

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 confirmed a 0.5 damping factor for Category 3 animal fat biofuels under RED III to prevent feedstock diversion from sectors like cosmetics. This move reinforces a regulatory preference for waste-based feedstocks 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 government has updated the mandatory export health certification and guidance for non-ruminant animal protein exports to Indonesia. Companies must ensure immediate adoption of the revised documentation to maintain market access and prevent costly logistics delays or border rejections.

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 introduced a major legislative proposal to align national food, feed, GMO, and food-contact material frameworks with European Union sanitary and phytosanitary standards. This regulatory overhaul necessitates a strategic shift toward EU-compliant traceability, labeling, and contaminant management to maintain market access and prepare for future EU accession.

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

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

Belgium updated its operational requirements for the removal and disposal of specified risk materials in meat processing facilities, effective March 2026. Operators must recalibrate internal protocols for tissue removal and waste management to reflect current disease risk classifications and maintain 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 mandatory health certification and guidance for exporting processed non-canned pet food to Türkiye. Exporters must immediately transition to the revised documentation to avoid administrative rejections and ensure continued access to the Turkish market.

19 Mar 2026, 15:43gov.ukUnited KingdomTürkiye

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

UK authorities have mandated an immediate hold on Greek animal-derived imports following a suspected Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak. Importers must verify specific heat-treatment compliance to bypass holds and prepare for formal trade restrictions as the epidemiological situation evolves.

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 scope of mandatory border controls for animal-derived and composite products, including specific chemical and pharmaceutical preparations, effective October 2026. Importers must audit product classifications against updated customs codes to ensure compliance with mandatory veterinary inspections and prevent logistical disruptions at Union entry points.

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 has updated the mandatory Export Health Certificate for animal feed products exported to Türkiye, effective March 2026. Businesses must ensure immediate adoption of the new documentation to avoid border delays and maintain critical market access for feed additives and compound feeds.

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 scope and mandating six distinct waste streams from April 6, 2026. Businesses and public bodies must audit waste infrastructure and service contracts to ensure compliant segregation or risk unlimited fines and civil penalties.

12 Mar 2026, 09:48gov.walesUnited Kingdom