Issuance of certificate of commercial animal feed production

Issuance of certificate of commercial animal feed production is a mandatory administrative procedure for commercial animal feed production facilities. According to the provisions of the Law on Livestock, these units need to meet the conditions of facilities, technology and human resources to be granted a certificate. The process of applying for a certificate includes many steps, from preparing documents to actual inspection. The article below will provide detailed information about this process.

Subjects who need to apply for a Certificate of commercial animal feed production

According to the Law on Livestock 2018, subjects who need to apply for a Certificate of commercial animal feed production include individuals and organizations doing business in this field. These facilities must fully meet the prescribed conditions to be granted a certificate. Certification is intended to ensure product quality, food safety and protect consumer rights.

Conditions for issuance of Certificate

To be granted a Certificate of commercial animal feed production, the production facility needs to meet the following conditions:

• Design the production area, arrange equipment according to one-way rules from input materials to output products, ensuring separation between production areas to avoid cross-contamination;
• Have appropriate lines and equipment to produce animal feed: Production lines and equipment in contact with animal feed must be made of materials that are easy to clean, do not cause cross-contamination, and do not migrate. toxic substances from equipment to animal feed; The animal feed storage area must be ventilated, have enough light to observe with the naked eye, and have moisture-proof solutions to not affect product quality; Microbial biomass production facilities must have equipment to create an environment, store and cultivate microorganisms;
• Have measures to preserve animal feed ingredients as recommended by the supplying organization or individual;
• Have measures to control harmful organisms, impurities, and contaminated waste so as not to affect the safety and quality of animal feed: Animal feed production facilities must have measures to control impurities. (grit, metal, dust) contaminates the product; Take measures to control, prevent and prevent animals from entering production areas and product storage areas; take measures to prevent and control termites; take measures to collect and treat waste to avoid product contamination and ensure environmental hygiene; take protective and hygienic measures for workers and visitors to the production area;
• Have equipment and measuring tools that are inspected and calibrated according to regulations;
• Have or rent a testing laboratory to analyze animal feed quality during production;
• The technical person in charge has a university degree or higher in one of the following majors: animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, biology, food technology, post-harvest technology;
• Facilities producing animal feed containing antibiotics must have control measures to ensure no spread or cross-contamination between different types of antibiotics, between animal feed containing antibiotics and animal feed not containing antibiotics. born;
• Have environmental protection measures that meet the provisions of law on environmental protection.

Fully meeting the above conditions will help production facilities ensure product quality, comply with legal regulations and enhance reputation in the market.

Process and procedures for Issuance of certificate of commercial animal feed production

Documents need to be prepared

To apply for a Certificate of eligibility for commercial animal feed production, production facilities need to prepare documents including:

• Application for issuance of Certificate of eligibility for animal feed production (according to Form No. 01.FOCN Appendix I issued with Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP dated January 21, 2020 of the Government guiding detailed instructions on the Law on Animal Husbandry).
• Explanation of production conditions (according to Form No. 02.TACN, Appendix I issued with Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP dated January 21, 2020 of the Government detailing the Law on Animal Husbandry).
• Quality control process of production facilities (according to Form No. 03.TACN, Appendix I issued with Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP dated January 21, 2020 of the Government detailing the Law on Livestock feed).
• Summary of animal feed production process for traditional and single ingredient feed production facilities.

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Implementation steps

The process for issuance of certificate of commercial animal feed production includes the following steps:

1. Submit application:

Production facilities submit applications directly or by post to the Department of Livestock Production (for industrial animal feed production facilities) or the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (for production facilities). traditional animal feed).

1. Document appraisal and actual assessment:

For establishments producing complete mixed feed and concentrated feed:

• Check the completeness of the application: Within 03 working days.
• Appraise documents and establish a team to assess the actual conditions of the animal feed production facility: Within 20 working days from the date of receipt of complete documents.
• Issuance of Certificate of eligibility for animal feed production: Within 05 working days from the date of completion of assessment of actual conditions.

For establishments producing (producing, pre-processing, processing) traditional animal feed for commercial purposes, according to orders:

• Check the completeness of the application: Within 03 working days.
• Appraisal of documents and issuance of Certificate of eligibility for animal feed production: Within 10 working days from the date of receipt of complete documents.

Important notes on issuance of certificate of commercial animal feed production

When applying for a Certificate of commercial animal feed production, production facilities should note the following points:

• Prepare complete and accurate records: Make sure all documents in the records are declared correctly, completely and have the facility’s confirmation. This helps avoid having to add or edit documents, causing time wasting during the review process.
• Fully meet the prescribed conditions: Before submitting the application, the facility needs to self-assess and ensure that it has met all conditions regarding facilities, equipment, human resources and production processes. exported according to the provisions of law.
• Prepare for the actual inspection: The facility needs to be prepared to welcome and work with the inspection team when notified. This includes arranging personnel, preparing relevant documents and ensuring the production facility is in top operating condition.
• Comply with regulatory deadlines: Facilities need to clearly understand and comply with the deadlines specified in the Certificate issuance process to ensure the process goes smoothly.
• Promptly contact the competent authority: In case of any problems or questions that need to be answered, the establishment should proactively contact the competent authority for specific instructions.

Complying with the above notes will help the process of issuance of certificate of commercial animal feed production go smoothly and effectively, while also demonstrating the professionalism of the production facility.

Support services for issuance of certificate of commercial animal feed production

For production facilities that do not have experience or have difficulty applying for a Certificate, you can consider using professional support services. These services include:

• Legal advice: Provides detailed information about legal regulations related to the issuance of Certificates, helping establishments clearly understand the requirements that need to be met.
• Support in preparing documents: Guide and support establishments in fully preparing the necessary documents in the application for a Certificate.
• Evaluate and advise on improving production conditions: Conduct actual assessments at the facility and make recommendations for improvement, ensuring compliance with regulatory conditions.
• Representative contact with competent authority: On behalf of the facility, contact and discuss with competent authority during the process of applying for a Certificate.
• Support during the actual inspection process: Prepare and support the facility during the process of welcoming and working with the inspection team of the competent authority.
• Using professional support services can help save time, effort and increase the likelihood of success in the Certification application process. However, facilities need to carefully consider costs and choose a reputable service provider with experience in this field.

Issuance of certificate of commercial animal feed production is an important process, requiring careful preparation and strict compliance with legal regulations. Customers need to ensure that they fully meet the conditions regarding facilities, equipment, human resources and production processes before submitting their application. If you need detailed support or advice on the Certificate application process, you can contact us via hotline 0906735386 for timely answers and support.