Version no. 1 February GMP Animal Feed Road Transport Questions and Answers

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1 February 2006 GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 GMP Animal Feed Road Transport Questions and Answers The GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2003 has been revised and has been replaced by the GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 (GMP ). This change has meant a major modification. In this question and answer list the following documentation is referred to: GMP B4.1: GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Animal Feed Road Transport of 7 June 2005; Appendix 14: GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Minimum Requirements of 7 June 2005 You can find these documents on the Product Board website in Quality/GMP + certificationscheme 2006/Content GMP + certificationscheme During an information day on 25 January 2006 the Product Board provided more information on the changes. Various presentations were held during this day. These presentations are available at Dutch, English and German. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 1 of 32

2 Table of contents GMP system Why has the GMP + certification scheme been changed? For whom is the GMP standard for transport intended? How should animal feed companies which take part in the GMP regulation demonstrate that road transport is carried out in accordance with the GMP transport instructions? Where can a road transporter (not being an animal feed supplier that does its own transport) obtain certification? Should affreightment offices in road transport also be certified for GMP B4.1? Which GMP instructions apply when using foreign road transporters? Where can a road transporter (not being an animal feed supplier that does its own transport) obtain certification? When a carrier only transports feed materials from farmer to farmer (hay, corn, straw, etc.), does he then have a duty of certification under the GMP regulation? Are there instructions with respect to the use of external tractors and loading compartments? Which conditions apply to the use of external tractors (without loading compartments), the so-called tractionairs? What classification applies to stackable poultry and horse manure? Which classification applies to artificial fertiliser? What does G.R.A.S. mean? Are feed materials always loading category LR4? How must a record be made of which cleaning and/or disinfectant treatment has been used prior to loading? How can I determine which cleaning and possible disinfection regime I have to apply after the transportation of a particular load? Which requirements are set for the quality of the cleaning water for transport means? Which cleaning regime applies if the loading sequence is food-food-food or feed-feed-feed? Must you always wet clean a tanker after unloading liquid feed materials? What must I do with types of load which are not specified in one of the 4 categories of substances/materials for transport? After the transportation of a product which is forbidden (because it is specified... in category LR1 or is not in any other category of Appendix B, may under... certain conditions animal feeds be transported again? Have certain types of loads already been classified? In which loading category are (products with) processed animal proteins classified? Into which loading category are feed materials of animal origin classified? What disinfection agents are permitted for the disinfection of loading... compartments in which a subsequent load must be transported? Where can the GMP logo be obtained for GMP-certified transport companies? Where can means of transport be cleaned or disinfected? Do the same rules apply for the transport of bigbags as for the transport of... bagged goods?...29 Appendix 1 to the Q&A list GMP Road Transport...30 Appendix 2 to the Q&A list GMPB4.1 Summary of loading categories for animal byproducts not intended for human consumption...31 Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 2 of 32

3 GMP system 1. Why has the GMP + certification scheme been changed? The major reasons for the change are: There is a new ISO standard available, ISO 9000:2000 From the sector there is a requirement to make the GMP + scheme more accessible and user-friendly than the GMP Regulation 2003 (more logical order, remove duplicates) There is a lot of international interest in joining the GMP + scheme developed by the PDV. A review was necessary for the GMP + scheme to be more internationally accepted Change to Animal Feed Hygiene Regulation (Reg. (EG) 183/2005) Making worthy of accreditation When drawing up the new GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 account was also taken of the experience with the GMP+ Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector This led to the GMP+ Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 complying with national and international requirements, to it being applicable to the whole animal feed column and to it being Animal Hygiene-proof. A GMP + -certified company automatically complies with this regulation. Finally, GMP + :2006 is supported by the animal production chain. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 3 of 32

4 2. For whom is the GMP standard for transport intended? This standard (GMP B4.1) applies to organisations who transport animal feeds by road. It does not matter whether the product (animal feed) is the property of the participant or of a third party. This standard can be found on the website, at link. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 4 of 32

5 3 How should animal feed companies which take part in the GMP regulation demonstrate that road transport is carried out in accordance with the GMP transport instructions? GMP-certified animal feed companies should guarantee the quality of their own transport (transport by own means of transport) through their own GMP quality system and through certification. For this purpose they should be certified for all activities including the standard for road transport (GMP B4.1). GMP-certified animal feed companies may make use of external transporters who are certified for the GMP standard for road transport (GMP B4.1). These companies are published on the website. You can find the list(s) at under the heading Certified Companies. A degree of interchangeability has also been created for the GMP standard road transport with the certification regulation for road transport of the Belgian organisation, Ovocom. This means that road carriers may also be used which are certified on the basis of the transport regulation of the Ovocom organisation. These companies have been published on the Ovocom website. You can find Ovocom at the Internet site under the heading Company lists. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 5 of 32

6 4. Where can a road transporter (not being an animal feed supplier that does its own transport) obtain certification? Road transporters that wish to be certified can contact one of the certifying bodies approved by the. Certifying bodies must be accredited for the EN45012 norm, for activity section 31 (transport, storage, communication). In future Certification Bodies will have to be approved for the standard EN A list of approved Certification Bodies (CIs) can be found on the website of the, at link. The Netherlands Transport and Logistics (TLN), Royal Dutch Transport (KNV) and the Federation of Tank and Silo Carriers (FTST) have already developed a model manual for road transporters. This model manual is also available to non-members for a fee, from TLN ( ) or KNV ( ). Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 6 of 32

7 5. Should affreightment offices in road transport also be certified for GMP B4.1? No affreightment offices in road transport do not have to be certified for GMP B4.1. The affreightment offices do not carry out physical transport activities and therefore do not need a certificate. In road transport all those who carry physical products should be certified in accordance with the requirements of the GMP certification scheme. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 7 of 32

8 6. Which GMP instructions apply when using foreign road transporters? Where can a road transporter (not being an animal feed supplier that does its own transport) obtain certification? GMP-certified animal feed companies must ensure that if delivery of feed materials, premixes (and compound feeds) or feed additives is carried out by foreign road transporters then this transporter is certified correctly. The following situations may occur when using foreign road transporters: Situation or activity: 1 Production of feed materials + own transport + transport for third parties 2 Only transport for third parties 3 GMP B2-certified manufacturer of feed materials + own transport + transport for third parties Destination: companies which are certified in accordance with GMP B1 GMP B3 GMP B5 GMP B9 GMP B1 GMP B3 GMP B5 GMP B9 GMP B2 Certificates required for the road transporter: GMP B4.1 GMP B4.1 GMP B 4.1 or Guarantee by GMP B2-certified company. Requirements are in the GMP B2 standard. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 8 of 32

9 7. When a carrier only transports feed materials from farmer to farmer (hay, corn, straw, etc.), does he then have a duty of certification under the GMP regulation? A GMP certification obligation applies to the carrier if he delivers to a company which has a quality system which specifies that only GMP-certified carriers will be used (delivery to GMPcertified animal feed companies). The client of the transport is therefore obliged only to make use of GMP-certified transporters. The GMP standard applies to pig farms with effect from The pig farms own transport is included in this and if a pig farmer makes use of an external transporter then this transporter must be GMP-certified. If a pig farmer collects his own feed from the supplier then the transport requirements of GMP B7.2 apply. For arable farmers the GMP + cultivation standard applies (from sowing ). The arable farm s own transport is included in this and if an arable farmer makes use of an external transporter then this transporter must be GMP-certified (see also Q&A GMP + Feed Materials and Additives). Cattle farmers and poultry farmers which take part in the internal quality control or KKM arrangement are not (yet) obliged to use GMP-certified carriers. If cattle farmers and poultry farmers collect feed themselves from the supplier then no further requirements have yet been set for the transport (in Milk Quality Regulation (KKM) or Integrated Chain Management (IKB)). Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 9 of 32

10 8. Are there instructions with respect to the use of external tractors and loading compartments? Yes, there are instructions with respect to the use of external tractors and loading compartments. The following requirements in the table apply in the various situations. Hiring or renting out of transport means Hire service Hire service Hire, lease or purchase of a means of transport Trailer with tractor and driver Tractor with driver (tractionair) Trailer (without driver) Hire, lease or purchase of a means of transport Tractor (without driver) Certification for GMP B4.1 required YES (See question 8). YES (See question 8). NO Condition is inspection and release by an EN (or ISO 17020) certified body. NO The hirer (or seller in the event of a second-hand trailer) must state in writing that no prohibited loads have been carried in the loading compartment. The trailer must also be released in accordance with the procedure in Annex E of Appendix 14 for the transport of animal feed products. If external tractors are hired in then the answers to question 8 apply. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 10 of 32

11 9. Which conditions apply to the use of external tractors (without loading compartments), the so-called tractionairs? The tractionairs situation relates to the rental of trucks by the client for the transportation of animal feeds in the clients loading compartment. The truck therefore does not have a loading compartment and the loading compartment which is used is owned by the client. In this case the client of the transport should be GMP-certified and the tractionairs who are hired in should be independently certified for GMP transport (GMP B4.1). The audit of the GMP system of the tractionairs may possibly take place at the same time as the audit of the client (in connection with the required records and possible efficiency benefits). The tractionairs receive their own GMP certificate and will be published on the website. Instructions for road transport on cleaning, disinfection and loading sequences Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 11 of 32

12 10. What classification applies to stackable poultry and horse manure? The board of the PDV decided on 7 June 2005 to terminate the so-called grain-after-fertiliser transport regulation. This means that untreated stackable poultry and horse manure will be classified with effect from 1 January 2006 in loading category LR1 of Appendix 14. This makes untreated stackable poultry and horse manure a prohibited previous load before the transport of animal feeds. Animal feeds may not be carried in loading compartments in which Category LR1 products have been carried. In the GMP B4.1 standard for road transport (Appendix E) there is a release facility for means of transport in which a prohibited load has been carried (see also Appendix 1 to this Q&A list). Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 12 of 32

13 11. Which classification applies to artificial fertiliser? A further risk assessment is carried out relating to the risks and required minimum cleaning conditions after transportation of those types of artificial fertilisers which are seen in practice. This brings to an end the situation of so-called toleration. The new classification of artificial fertiliser types is included in the category classification of fertiliser substances (Annex 14, Appendix B, loading categories LR3 and LR4). Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 13 of 32

14 12. What does G.R.A.S. mean? G.R.A.S. means Generally Recognised As Safe. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 14 of 32

15 13. Are feed materials always loading category LR4? No sometimes they are included in LR3 or LR2 or even category LR1. You therefore have to go through all the categories if you want to determine the loading category of a feed material. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 15 of 32

16 14. How must a record be made of which cleaning and/or disinfectant treatment has been used prior to loading? This should be signed off on the journey sheet by the driver. These journey sheets should be entered into the company's administration later so that the carrying out of the prescribed cleaning and disinfectant treatments remains verifiable. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 16 of 32

17 15. How can I determine which cleaning and possible disinfection regime I have to apply after the transportation of a particular load? In general the loading compartment must be clean before every animal feed transport, which means: completely emptied and free of residual materials and odour from the previous loads. When the next load is dry bulk loads or packaged products then the load compartment should also already be dry or must be dried. The cleaning and possible disinfection which is required after the transport of certain loads depends on the nature of the previous loads and, when the next load is an animal feed (raw material), also on the nature of this subsequent load. Based on this, potential loads are divided into categories according to certain risk aspects. To make communication easier codes have been applied to categories of loads. Some load sequences are even forbidden because of the risk of cross-contamination being too great. In order to make it clear to (road) transporters it is the business of the client of the transporter to provide the transporter with information on the nature of the product which determines the product category as intended in the first 2 columns of the cleaning and disinfection table in Appendix 14 Minimum requirements for road transport (see Appendix A to Annex 14). Animal feed suppliers participating in the GMP code should provide information on the product category including the coding from the first 2 columns of the cleaning and disinfection table for the load to be transported and also information on the product category including coding as intended in the table headers of columns 4 to 6 of the cleaning and disinfection table. In this way the transporter will know how he must assess the load of feed materials, premix or compound feed with respect to the subsequent load of animal feed and he will understand the 'sensitivity' of a load of feed materials, premix or compound feeds from the previous loads. Critical items in consecutive loads of feed materials, premixes and compound feeds may be, for example, residues of animal proteins, additives and veterinary medicines which are forbidden for ruminants. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 17 of 32

18 16. Which requirements are set for the quality of the cleaning water for transport means? It is of great importance that the water which is used to clean means of transport is of good quality (drinking water). In many countries drinking water is used to clean transport. In some countries, however, (spring) water is used. It is important that a risk assessment is carried out by the owner of the means of transport with respect to the cleaning water which is used. The water must be of such quality that it can not contaminate the animal feed to be loaded. A good guarantee for the quality of the cleaning water could be a (spring) water analysis. The transporter can have his own (spring) water analysis carried out or request analysis results from his water supplier. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 18 of 32

19 17. Which cleaning regime applies if the loading sequence is food-food-food or feedfeed-feed? Both foodstuff products and feed materials are often classified in loading category 4 (see question 12). Under a strict interpretation of the GMP + standard for road transport dry cleaning must take place after this. In practice there is often no cleaning between journeys with the same foodstuff product or the same feed material (for example wheat-wheat). If this is agreed bilaterally with the client then these products may be transported after one another without interim cleaning. Of course, when switching to another product the prescribed cleaning regime must always be carried out. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 19 of 32

20 18. Must you always wet clean a tanker after unloading liquid feed materials? In the case of liquid transport it is almost always the case that there are residues after unloading and therefore, under a strict interpretation of the GMP standard, road transport must always be wet cleaned. In practice it seems to be sufficient if an assessment is made on the basis of HACCP. If a truck with residues of liquid feed material is to be loaded for another client then this should be agreed bilaterally with the client or it may occur after a cleaning frequency to be agreed. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 20 of 32

21 19. What must I do with types of load which are not specified in one of the 4 categories of substances/materials for transport? Products and materials which are not specified for one of the main categories LR2, LR3 or LR4 of the Appendix on Cleaning, Disinfection and Loading Sequence in the Transport of Animal Feeds, are in principle prohibited as loads for loading compartments which are (also) to be used for the transport of animal feed. When an interested party (the transporter) wants nevertheless to classify such a product then he should submit a request for this to the. The company should make use in the application of the information form which can be found in Appendix C of the Appendix on Minimum Requirements for Road Transport. The procedure to be followed can also be found in the specified Appendix. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 21 of 32

22 20. After the transportation of a product which is forbidden (because it is specified in category LR1 or is not in any other category of Appendix B, may under certain conditions animal feeds be transported again? If a forbidden load has been transported in a certain loading compartment, in certain cases the vehicle/the loading area can, under the following stringent conditions, still be (re-) certified/released for transport of animal feeds Via this procedure a specific cleansing with water (and cleaning agent) and disinfectant should take place which is matched to the nature of the forbidden cargo followed by an assessment of the cleaned cargo area by an EN (or ISO 17020) accredited inspection organisation (which is accredited specifically for the inspection of cargo areas). See appendix I to this Q&A list for the procedure for admitting loading compartments after prohibited loads. In the Netherlands the following EN (or ISO 17020) accredited inspection agencies may inspect loading compartments and release them for transport after a prohibited cargo in category LR1: CUNED B.V. Control Union Nederland P.O. Box DB Rotterdam tel PALTE & HAENTJES B.V. P.O. Box AK Rotterdam tel Peterson Agricare & Logistics P.O. Box CB Rotterdam tel Schutter Rotterdam B.V. P.O. Box KA Rotterdam tel SGS Inspection Service B.V. P.O. Box AE Spijkenisse tel In other countries the national Accreditation Council can find out which inspection bodies are EN (or ISO 17020) accredited in the country for carrying out loading area inspection. These inspection bodies are approved within the framework of the GMP + standard for road transport for the inspection and releasing of loading areas for animal feed transport. In Germany: SGS Germany GmbH Raboisen Hamburg tel Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 22 of 32

23 21. Have certain types of loads already been classified? The Animal Feed Sector College of Experts, Transport Department, approved changes to the GMP + standard road transport in These changes were implemented by way of a decision by the Chairman in the GMP + standard road transport. The amended GMP + standard for road transport (GMP B4.1) with the new loading category classification list is published on the website. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 23 of 32

24 22. In which loading category are (products with) processed animal proteins classified? An explanatory table with the classification of (processed) animal proteins can be found in Appendix 2 to this Q&A list. (Products containing) processed animal proteins currently fall in loading category LR1(E). Exceptions to this are milk and products based on milk, colostrum, eggs and egg products and collagen (loading category LR4). This means that products with processed animal proteins are no longer allowed as a previous load to animal feed products. The conditions for release of transport vehicles to carry (products containing) processed animal proteins are included in legislation under EU Regulation 999/2001. The competent authorities enforce this Regulation and arrange for release of transport vehicles. In the Netherlands, the competent authority is VWA (Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit, Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority). This means that the release procedure of the GMP transport standard as included in Annex E to Appendix I4 (and appendix 1 to this Q&A list) does not apply to products of loading category LR1(E). The relevant legal requirements apply for these products. Processed animal proteins are defined as all processed proteins included in the Animal Byproducts Regulation (EG 1774/2002). It also includes products that contain these proteins, and compound feeds and premixes not containing these proteins in the ingredients, but originating from production lines containing these proteins. The definition of processed animal proteins: animal proteins that were derived fully from category 3 material and that were processed in accordance with Appendix V, Chapter II (EC 1774/2002) in order to make these suitable as direct feedstuffs or to be used otherwise in animal feed, including pet food, or in biological fertilisers or soil improvers. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 24 of 32

25 23. Into which loading category are feed materials of animal origin classified? Feed materials of animal origin (which do not belong to category LR1(E)) fall under the Animal By-Products Regulation (EG 1774/2002). Cleaning and disinfection of means of transport which have carried animal feed materials should take place in accordance with the requirements of this regulation. This means that the means of transport must be washed and disinfected after every transport of an animal product. The Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (VWA) has worked out an R&O protocol in the Netherlands for feed materials of animal origin. The requirements of the VWA R&O protocol will be included as quickly as possible in Appendix 14 once the protocol has been announced. Transitional situation: Until the VWA R&O protocol is applicable, carriers may classify feed materials of animal origin in loading category LR4. Of course, if after dry cleaning there are still remains of product in the means of transport then that must still be wet-cleaned. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 25 of 32

26 24. What disinfection agents are permitted for the disinfection of loading compartments in which a subsequent load must be transported? Disinfectants which are legally permitted for use in the feed industry may be used under the GMP regulation in loading compartments for the transport of animal feeds. The applicable instructions for use should of course be followed. The acceptance of disinfectant agents is regulated in the Netherlands by the College for the Acceptance of Pesticides (CTB) in Wageningen. To see the current situation you should consult the Internet site of the CTB ( ). Disinfectant agents may be used abroad where they are legally permitted in the country in question. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 26 of 32

27 25. Where can the GMP logo be obtained for GMP-certified transport companies? A collective logo has been adopted for GMP-certified companies. These logos can be found in document A3 GMP + Logos. See Regulation (A1) for the use and supervision of collective logos. This logo is issued after certification by the certifying body to the transport company. It may be used by the certified company on vehicles and documents issued by the certified company. The logo may also be used by the appointed certifying body specified in question 3 but only on the GMP transport certificates (GMP B4.1) issued by them for professional carriers. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 27 of 32

28 26. Where can means of transport be cleaned or disinfected? You can find addresses of professional companies for these activities via the website of ATCN (Association of Tankcleaning Companies Netherlands) in the section members ( Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 28 of 32

29 27. Do the same rules apply for the transport of bigbags as for the transport of bagged goods? Yes, bigbags are considered to be packaged products. If you have any further questions, you can contact the following authorities, regarding the issues indicated below: a. PDV: for assessment of whether a product is an animal feed or not (including animal feed raw materials) b. Fax: ), pdv@hpa.agro.nl c. TLN (tel.: , fax: , raarse@tln.nl) or KNV (tel.: , fax: , gvn@knv.nl): for information relating to certification of own drivers, becoming familiar with the GMP standard road transport. d. ATCN (P. Kievits: tel.: , fax: , p.kievits@knv.nl): for technical questions regarding cleaning and disinfection. The Hague, January 2006 Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 29 of 32

30 Appendix 1 to the Q&A list GMP Road Transport Procedure for acceptance of loading areas after transport of forbidden loads Whenever a load has been transported in a loading compartment which is prohibited under Appendix Cleaning, Disinfection and Loading Order, then the means of transport or the loading compartment in certain cases can, under stringent conditions, be re-certified / released for the transport of animal feeds. One of the conditions is that - at the expense of the transport company - there is an assessment made by a controlling agency appointed by the Animal Feed Product Board of the cleaned (and disinfected) loading compartment. Controlling agencies which may certify loading compartments in accordance with Annex E to the Appendix 14 for release after the transport of a prohibited load, may be appointed by the Product Board on the basis of the following criteria: - an EN (ISO 17020) accredited inspection organisation where the inspection of the loading compartments is part of the accredited activities. The transport company requesting the release certification should comply with the following additional conditions: - the applying transport company provides the application for approval of the loading area with a guarantee that the loading area falls under the quality system with respect to the GMP road transport (GMP B4.1). The applying transport company provides the application for certification of the loading area with a list of the 10 previous cargoes carried in the loading area prior to the inspection. (This list is signed and dated by the quality manager of the transport company); - the applicant transport company provides, with the application for inspection of the loading compartment, a list of the cleaning and disinfection carried out after the 5 loads carried in the loading compartment prior to the inspection; - the applicant transport company declares that it is willing to issue further information on the nature and characteristics of the loads carried prior to the inspection. The controlling company will, after the inspection has been carried out, issue a certificate informing the Quality Manager of the transport company that, on the basis of a visual inspection and any other hygiene measurements, it has been established that the loading compartment (at a date and time) has been found to be suitable for the transport of animal feed taking into consideration that which is determined in the rules for transport within the framework of the GMPP+ Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector The list of prior loads and the latest cleaning which has been checked will be shown on this certificate or on an attachment to it. The controlling companies will also seal the loading compartment in question using a company seal. The intention of this company seal is that the clients for the next transport are reminded of the status of the loading compartment and can therefore request the inspection certificate from the transporter. Q&A GMP + Certification Scheme for the Animal Feed Sector 2006 Road Transport Page 30 of 32

31 Appendix 2 to the Q&A list GMPB4.1 Summary of loading categories for animal by-products not intended for human consumption 1 Next load demonstrably intended for the feeding of or a production line Unknown for: Previous load ruminants nonruminants pets fur-bearing animals Milk, milk products and colostrum LR4 LR4 LR4 LR4 LR4 Eggs and egg products LR4 LR4 LR4 LR4 LR4 Gelatin from non-ruminants LR4 LR4 LR4 LR4 LR4 Sanitised (bulk) manure products (pathogen-free, without LR2. LR2 LR2 LR2 LR2 Salmonella, aerobic germination capacity < 1000 KVE/gram, from a certified composting plant in accordance with regulation (EG) No. 1774/2002) Animal feeds which contain the following proteins: LR4 LR4 LR4 i) fishmeal 2 ii) hydrolysed proteins 2 iii) dicalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate of animal origin2 LR1 unless there is compliance under footnote 2 LR1 unless there is compliance under footnote 2 Animal feeds which contain the following proteins: LR1 LR1 LR1 LR4 LR4 i) gelatin from ruminants ii) blood products Unprocessed and processed category 1 material 1 LR1 LR1 LR1 LR1 LR1 LR1 1 LR1 LR1 LR1 Unprocessed and processed category 2 material (unless explicitly stated otherwise in loading classification list Appendix B) Unprocessed category 3 material 1 LR1 LR1 LR1 LR1 LR1 Processed animal proteins (with the exception of fishmeal) and animal feeds which contain animal proteins Vehicles used for the transport of these products in bulk may only be used for other purposes once they have been cleaned and inspected by the 1 As defined in Regulation (EC) no. 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and the Council of 3 October 2002 for the adoption of health provisions relating to animal by-products not intended for human consumption 2 The bulk transport of animal feeds which contain protein takes place in facilities which are physically separated from the corresponding facilities for feed for ruminants. Animal feeds in bulk which contain this protein are transported in vehicles which do not transport feed for ruminants at the same time. If the vehicle is then used for the transport of feed for ruminants then it will be thoroughly cleaned in accordance with a cleaning procedure drawn up by the competent authority in order to avoid carry-over. V&A GMP wegtransport Diervoedersector Pagina 31 van 32 Versie nr.

32 Hydrolysed proteins from non-ruminants or from skins of ruminants Dicalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate of animal origin Blood products and bloodmeal from non-ruminants Fish meal Fish feeds which contain blood products or blood meal competent authority. If a company has a control system which is certified by the competent authority in order to avoid carry-over, then vehicles which are used to transport fishmeal may be used for other purposes. If the next load of feed is fishmeal then the vehicles may be used without additional requirements. Vehicles used for the transportation of this product may not be used for the transport of feed for other productive livestock apart from meat-eating furbearing animals unless the vehicle has been inspected by the competent authority after cleaning. V&A GMP wegtransport Diervoedersector Pagina 32 van 32 Versie nr.