RESPONSIBLE OPERATIONS STANDARD (ROS) ADD-ON FOR COMPOUND FEED MANUFACTURERS
CONTROL POINTS AND COMPLIANCE CRITERIA
ENGLISH VERSION 1.0
VALID FROM: 1 AUGUST 2015
RESPONSIBLE OPERATIONS STANDARD (ROS) ADD-ON FOR COMPOUND FEED MANUFACTURERS
RO. 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS RO. 2 MANUFACTURING PROCESS RO. 3 LABOR PRACTICES RO. 4 SOURCING OF FEED MATERIALS RO. 5 PRODUCTS RO. 6 MASS BALANCE RO. 7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GUIDELINE 1: Recognized Fishery Improvement Program (FIP) GUIDELINE 2: Methodology for GHG Calculation GUIDELINE 3 Principles of Mass Balance Accounting
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INTRODUCTION
Principles This document sets out a framework for the Responsible Operations Standard (ROS) Add-on for Compound Feed Manufacturers, which defines essential elements for the development of best practices for sustainable compound feed manufacturing acceptable to the leading retail groups worldwide. This is a voluntary Add-on module to the GLOBALG.A.P. Compound Feed Manufacturing (CFM) Standard and feed mills are not obliged to demonstrate compliance against it unless they wish to do so. The aim of the GLOBALG.A.P. ROS Add-on is to encourage transparency and traceability throughout the feed supply chain. It is important to note that standards for some individual retailers and those adapted by some feed manufacturers may exceed those described within this document. All major compliance criteria in the standard must be met in order to achieve a letter of conformance, with the exception of section 6 (Mass Balance) which is only applicable when sustainability claims are made that are based on the inclusion of specific feed materials. GLOBALG.A.P. members wish to recognize the significant progress already made by many compound feed manufacturers and their associations as well as local and national feed assurance schemes in developing and implementing responsible compound feed manufacturing practices and wish to encourage further work to improve manufacturers’ capability in this area. This framework has been developed to clearly define the key elements of current sustainable feed manufacturing practices and it should be used as a benchmark to assess current practices and provide guidance for further development.
The GLOBALG.A.P. ROS Add-on offers several benefits to compound feed manufacturers: 1. Reduces sustainability risks in global feed production by: Encouraging compound feed manufacturers to identify and take action on key sustainability risks that influence their business. Clearly defining responsible operations practices that create a more level playing field throughout the compound feed manufacturing industry.
2. Reduces the cost of compliance by: Avoiding the proliferation of buyer requirements, as committed GLOBALG.A.P. retailer and food service members and producers will shift their supply to GLOBALG.A.P. ROS approved compound feed manufacturers over time. Avoiding excess regulatory burden as the industry proactively adopts this Add-on Achieving global alignment that leads to a more level playing field.
3. Increases the Integrity of Sustainability Standards worldwide by:
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Defining and enforcing a common level of verification status report. Defining and enforcing a common level of action on non-compliances. Harmonizing interpretation of compliance criteria.
Independent Verification Compound feed manufacturers receive their GLOBALG.A.P. ROS Add-on approval via independent verification conducted by a GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body. The Scheme documents consist of: 1. GLOBALG.A.P. Add-On Specification Rules, which set out the rules by which the standard will be administered. 2. GLOBALG.A.P. Control Points and Compliance Criteria (CPCC), which define the standard requirements with which the compound feed manufacturer must comply, and provide specific details on each of these requirements. 3. GLOBALG.A.P. Checklist, which forms the basis of the external audit and which the compound feed manufacturer must use to fulfill the annual internal audit requirement. As described in the GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations, all the points in this scheme are obligatory, with the exception of section six (Mass Balance ). All control points must be audited. The possible answers are: compliance (yes), non-compliance (no) or Not Applicable (N/A).
Legislation overrides GLOBALG.A.P. requirements where relevant legislation is more demanding. The compliance level for legislation is obligatory. Where there is no legislation (or legislation is not so strict), GLOBALG.A.P. provides a minimum acceptable level of compliance. No matter what the required level of compliance is in GLOBALG.A.P., any applicable legislation that is stricter than GLOBALG.A.P. must be complied with in the country where the manufacturer that is being certified is operating.
Reference guidelines are provided separately and are updated independently of this document as needed. Users should always refer to the latest reference guidelines, available on www.globalgap.org.
Registration The process by which an individual producer or producer group starts the application process for certification with an approved GLOBALG.A.P. certification body. For details please see General Regulations Part I, Section 4.2 ff.
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Standard Scope: "Responsible Operations for Compound Feed Manufacturing"
The scope of this standard covers all production steps from the purchase, handling and storage to the processing and distribution of compound feed for food producing animals. This excludes the production of ingredients such as forage or grains (Simple Feed Materials), premixtures, additives or medications (Prepared Feed Supplements) etc., but covers the production of compound feeds (which can be complete or complementary) that may be produced using any or all of these ingredients as feed materials. For mammalian and avian livestock production: the manufacturing of home-mixed compound feeds (i.e. compound feed that does not leave the farm) and grazing/foraging for animals are not covered by this standard. Refer to GLOBALG.A.P. Livestock Base Module Control Points 4.1.3 to 4.1.8 for requirements on home mixing. For aquaculture production: all compound feed, whether sourced internally or externally, must follow the criteria of Aquaculture Module V4.0 - Control Point AB 8.1.2 (except for hatchery use of raw unpasteurized or live feed, in which case refer to Aquaculture Module V4.0 - AB 2.6.1).
Definitions Compound Animal Feed: A mixture of products of vegetable or animal origin in their natural state, fresh or preserved, or products derived from the industrial processing thereof, or organic or inorganic substances, whether or not containing additives, for oral feeding in the form of a complete or complementary feed.
Community: A group of people with possibly diverse characteristics who are linked by social ties, share common perspectives, and are joined by collective engagements within a geographically confined area. Community Representatives: Members of the community, including individuals or representatives from groups, organizations and local government agencies. Concentrate Feed: Mixture of ingredients that, once added to one or more ingredients in appropriate proportions properly specified by its manufacturer, constitute animal feed. Feed Additives: Every substance or combination of substances that may or may not have nutritional value, is not normally consumed as food, and is intentionally added to products designed for animal feeding with the aim of preserving, intensifying, potentiating or modifying the desirable properties, as well as suppressing the undesirable properties or improving animal performance. These additives are used according to certain rules. Feed Ingredients: A component part or constituent of any combination or mixture making up a feed, whether or not it has a nutritional value in the animal’s diet, including feed additives. Ingredients are of plant, animal or aquatic origin, or other organic or inorganic substances. Includes both feed materials and feed additives. Feed Materials: Various products of vegetable or animal origin, in their natural state, fresh or preserved, and products derived from the industrial processing thereof, and organic or inorganic substances, whether or not containing additives, which are intended for use in oral animal feeding either directly as such or, after processing, in the preparation of compound feeding stuffs or as carriers of premixtures.
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Feed Supplements: An ingredient or mixture of ingredients that can furnish to the animal feed vitamins, amino acids, minerals, proteins and/or energy necessary to meet the daily needs. Additives or nucleus can be included. Finished Feed: Denotes products obtained at the end of the processing chain of the company, i.e. compound feeding stuffs. Fish Feed Dependency Ratio: Measures the amount of forage fish that are used to produce one ton of live weight cultured fish. This is calculated separately for fishmeal (FFDRm) and fish oil (FFDRo) to account for the fact that different species have different requirements for these materials. Genetically Modified Organism (GMO): An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. GLOBALG.A.P. Compound Feed Manufacturing (CFM) Standard: GLOBALG.A.P. Standard that defines the control points and compliance criteria for quality assurance in the production, supply and purchase of raw materials and feed ingredients for compound feed.
Greenhouse Gases (GHG): Used in this publication to refer to the six greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol — carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). Hazardous Waste: Liquid, solid, contained gas, or sludge wastes that have properties that are dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment. Manufacturing: All operations and processes conducted in order to obtain a finished product. Mass Balance: An accounting system that allows for the mixing of responsible feed material with those of the same raw material of generic origin at any
stage in the supply chain. The manufacturer shall ensure that the output of responsible feed material supplied to customers does not exceed the input of responsible feed material received at the site, using either a continuous accounting system or a fixed inventory period or quantity check. This may be undertaken in any traceability test or recall scenario to account for all materials. This is defined as a reconciliation of the amount of incoming raw material against the amount used in the resulting finished products, taking into account process waste and rework. Premixtures: Mixtures of feed additives or mixtures of one or more feed additives with feed materials or water used as carriers, not intended for direct feeding to animals. Reduction Fishery: Fisheries that turn their catch into fishmeal and fish oil. Site: Factories/buildings that share the same premises, are under the same senior management control, and are involved in various stages of the same continuous process. Supplier: Organization or person that provides a product. Targeted Fishery: Fisheries that aim to catch a specific group or species of fish. Traceability: The ability to trace and follow a substance intended to be, or expected to be, incorporated into a food or feed through all stages of production, processing and distribution. Validation: Confirmation via objective evidence that the requirements for a specific intended use or application have been fulfilled.
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Waste: Any substance or object in the categories set out in Annex 1 of the Waste Framework Directive that the holder discards, or intends or is required to discard. Feed materials resulting from the manufacture of food or drink and safe returns shall not be regarded as waste. Written Documents: These may be substituted by electronic, photographic, or other data processing systems provided that the data will be appropriately stored during the anticipated period of storage (archive) and can be made readily available in a legible form.
For a definition of more terms used in this document, please refer to the GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations Part I Annex I.4 Definitions.
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RO. 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS T2 The purpose of the following control points is to ensure that compound feed manufacturers uphold their licenses to operate by meeting the legal obligations set out by relevant government bodies. Compliance with control points under section 1.1 of the CFM Standard or the equivalent of a benchmarked standard is a requirement of this Add-on. RO. 1.1 License to Operate RO. 1.1.1 Is there compliance with control points under section 1.1 of the A copy of the most recent GLOBALG.A.P. CFM audit report confirming Major Must GLOBALG.A.P. CFM Standard? compliance with control points under section 1.1 of the standard is available. RO. 1.1.2 Are permits available for environmental emissions regulations as the Copies of permits specifying the conditions that shall be met are Major Must legislation relates to the following conditions? available on an internal database. Emissions to air Discharge to water Release of toxic or hazardous substances
Noise, smell and dust pollution Ground pollution RO. 1.1.3 Is there documentation to confirm compliance with permits listed in 1.1.2? Documentation that demonstrates compliance with the requirement Major Must specified in permits from 1.1.2 is available. RO. 1.1.4 Is there a risk assessment that identifies the most important social and A written assessment that identifies the most important social and Minor Must environmental sustainability issues with regard to the compound feed environmental sustainability issues with regard to the compound feed manufacturing unit, and the provisions made to address the associated risks? manufacturing unit and the provisions made to address the associated Has this been communicated to the management team? risks has been conducted. Management is able to demonstrate awareness of the identified issues and the provisions made to address the associated risks. RO. 1.2 Fair Operating Practices RO. 1.2.1 Is there a policy in place that addresses fair operating practices? A written policy on fair operating practices is available, which is readily Major Must accessible to managers and key personnel of the company. At a minimum, this shall cover bribery, corruption and inappropriate political lobbying or contributions.
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RO. 2 MANUFACTURING PROCESS The purpose of the following control points is to ensure that compound feed manufacturers understand the environmental, social and economic impacts of their operations and take appropriate action to mitigate any associated negative outcomes. RO. 2.1 Energy RO. 2.1.1 Is there a policy in place that addresses energy use? A written policy on the use of energy shall be in place, which is made Major Must available to managers and key personnel. RO. 2.1.2 Is there an annual calculation of the energy used in the manufacturing There shall be an annual calculation on the use of energy. The Major Must process? Are the results of the assessment communicated to management? procedure detailing the steps involved in this energy use assessment is available to relevant personnel. Results from the assessments are stored in a central database with key figures communicated to management. RO. 2.1.3 Are annual targets and action plans set to improve energy efficiency? Is there Clear targets and action plans relating to energy use are set annually Minor Must a management system in place to ensure these are followed up on? based on the results of the previous energy assessment (CPCC 2.1.2). The management system shall ensure that these are adhered to. RO. 2.1.4 Are the main sources of energy consumption (electricity, heat, fuels) and end An energy map for the year in which the audit is taking place is available. Recom.
uses mapped annually? Are the results used to identify opportunities to This should, as a minimum, identify the main processes that consume improve energy efficiency? energy (electricity, heat, fuels) and the end use of this energy. This assessment should be used to identify potential opportunities to improve energy efficiency. RO. 2.2 Emissions RO. 2.2.1 Is there a policy in place that addresses Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions? A written policy on GHG emissions shall be in place, which is made Major Must available to managers and key personnel. RO. 2.2.2 Is there an annual calculation of the GHG emissions created in the An annual calculation of the GHG emission that is created during the Major Must manufacturing process? Are the results of the assessment communicated to manufacturing process shall be in place. The procedure detailing the management? steps involved in the GHG assessment is available to relevant personnel. Results of the assessments are stored in a central database with key figures communicated to management to inform decision-making regarding GHG emissions. RO. 2.2.3 Are annual targets and action plans set to reduce GHG emissions? Is there a Clear targets and action plans relating to energy use are set annually for Minor Must management system in place to ensure these are followed up on? the reduction of GHG emissions. These are based on the results of the GHG assessment as required in CPCC 2.2.2.
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RO. 2.3 Water RO. 2.3.1 Is there a policy in place that addresses water use? A written policy on water use shall be in place, which is made available to Major Must managers and key personnel. RO. 2.3.2 Is there an annual calculation of water used in the manufacturing process? An annual calculation of the water use that is created during the Major Must Are the results of the assessment communicated to management? manufacturing process shall be in place. A procedure detailing the steps involved in the water use assessment is available to relevant personnel. Results from assessments are stored in a central database with key figures communicated to the management. RO. 2.3.3 Are annual targets and action plans set to improve water use efficiency? Is Clear targets and action plans relating to water use are set annually Recom there a management system in place to ensure these are followed up on? based on the results of the previous water assessment of CPCC 2.3.2. RO. 2.4 Waste RO. 2.4.1 Is there a functioning procedure for the proper and responsible treatment of A procedure detailing the company’s approach to the treatment of waste Major Must waste from production (e.g. disposal and recycling)? shall be available to all relevant employees. As a minimum, this shall cover methods of disposal for all wastes and recycling, where applicable.
RO. 2.4.2 Is there a packaging management system in place or packaging solutions There shall be a management system for packaging in place or Minor Must offered that reduce the amount of post-sale packaging material used and/or packaging options that either reduce the amount of post-sale packaging increase the amount that is recycled post-use? (e.g. lightweight bags, bulk deliveries) and/or increase the amount that is recycled post-use (e.g. recyclable bags, bag collection). RO. 2.4.3 Is the amount and type of waste generated in direct operations recorded? Are Records of the amount and type of waste generated in direct operations Recom the results communicated to management? should be available. Results from assessments are stored in a central database with key figures communicated to management. RO. 2.5 Effluents RO. 2.5.1 Is the amount and quality of wastewater generated recorded? Are the results Records of the amount and type of wastewater generated in the feed Major Must communicated to management? manufacturing process shall be available. Results from assessments are stored in a central database and the key figures shall be communicated to management. RO. 2.5.2 Is there a management plan that identifies ways to improve the quality of There shall be a management plan identifying ways to improve the Minor Must wastewater discharge? quality of wastewater discharge. This shall, as a minimum, make reference to cleaning procedures, organic load, and how to avoid hazardous materials (e.g. medicines) from entering wastewater.
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RO. 2.5.3 Is there a procedure in place to follow cases of an accidental discharge of A procedure detailing the actions to take when dealing with an accidental Major Must effluent? Does this require corrective action to prevent the accident from discharge of effluent is made available to employees. As a minimum, this reoccurring? Are spills and corrective actions recorded in a central database shall cover the process of recording the incident in a central database and taking corrective action. and followed up on?
RO. 3 LABOR PRACTICES The purpose of the following control points is to ensure that the basic rights of employees are respected and the working conditions provided are conducive to a safe and healthy workforce. RO. 3.1 Health and Safety RO. 3.1.1 Is there compliance with section 2 of the CFM standard? (All control points A copy of the most recent GLOBALG.A.P. CFM audit report confirms Major Must within upgraded to Major Must). compliance with control points under section 2 of the CFM Standard. RO. 3.1.2 Are accidents and violations related to health and safety recorded, and are A procedure stating how to record health and safety related violations Major Must corrective actions taken when necessary? and corrective actions is available to employees. As a minimum, this shall cover the process of recording the incident in a database and taking
corrective action. RO. 3.2 Equal and Fair Treatment The control points in the following section are identical with the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP). GRASP compliance can be used to demonstrate compliance with section 3.2. RO. 3.2.1 Is there at least one employee or an employees’ council to represent the There are documents available demonstrating that a clearly identified Major Must interests of the staff to the management? and named employees’ representative and/or an employees’ council representing the interests of the employees to the management is elected or nominated by all employees and recognized by the management. This person/council shall be able to communicate complaints to the management. RO. 3.2.2 Is there a complaint procedure in place that enables employees to make a A complaint procedure exists, the employees have been informed about Major Must complaint? its existence, and complaints or suggestions can be made. The complaint procedure specifies a timeframe to resolve complaints. Complaints and their solutions from the last 24 months are documented and accessible.
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RO. 3.2.3 Has a self-declaration on good social practice regarding human rights been The management and the employees’ representative have signed and Major Must communicated to the employees and signed by the management and the displayed a self-declaration assuring good social practice and the human employees’ representative, and have the employees been informed? rights of all employees. As a minimum, this declaration contains a commitment to the ILO core labor conventions (ILO Conventions 111 on discrimination, 138 and 182 on minimum age and child labor, 29 and 105 on forced labor, 87 on freedom of association, 98 on the right to organize a collective bargaining, 100 on equal remuneration, and 99 on minimum wage) as well as transparent and non-discriminative hiring procedures and the complaint procedure. The employees have been informed about the self-declaration and it is revised at least every 3 years or whenever necessary. RO. 3.2.4 Does the person responsible for workers’ health and safety and good social The responsible person for workers’ health and safety and the Major Must practice (WHSGSP) and the employees’ representative(s) (ER) have employees’ representative(s) have knowledge and/or access to national knowledge about and/or access to recent national labor regulations? regulations concerning the following points: gross and minimum wages, working hours, union membership, anti-discrimination, child labor, labor contracts, holiday and maternity leave, medical care, and pension/gratuity.
RO. 3.2.5 Can copies of working contracts for the employees be shown? Do they For every employee, a contract can be shown to the assessor on request Major Must indicate at least full names, nationality, a job description, date of birth, date of (on a sample basis). Both the employee and the employer have signed entry, wage, and the period of employment? Have they been signed by both them. As a minimum and as long as not prohibited by national law, the employee and the employer? records shall contain: full names, nationality, a job description, date of birth, the regular working time, wage, and the period of employment. Records of all employees (also subcontractors) shall be accessible for at least 24 months. RO. 3.2.6 Is there documented evidence indicating regular payment of salaries The employer provides adequate documentation of the salary transfer Major Must corresponding to the contract clause? (e.g. employee’s signature on pay slip, bank transfer). Employees sign or receive copies of pay slips/pay registers that make the payment transparent and comprehensible for them. Regular payment of all employees during the last 24 months is documented. RO. 3.2.7 Do pay slips/pay registers indicate the conformity of payment with at least Wages and overtime payment documented on the pay slips/pay registers Major Must legal regulations and/or collective bargaining agreements? indicate compliance with legal regulations (minimum wages) and/or collective bargaining agreements (if applicable). If payment is calculated per unit, employees shall be able to earn at least the legal minimum wage (on average) within regular working hours.
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RO. 3.2.8 Do records indicate that no minors are employed? Records indicate compliance with national legislation regarding minimum Major Must age of employment. If not covered by national legislation, children below the age of 15 are not employed. If children are working, they are not engaged in work that is dangerous to their health and safety, jeopardizes their development, or prevents them from finishing their compulsory school education. RO. 3.2.9 Is there a time-recording system that shows working times and overtime on a There is a time-recording system that makes working hours and overtime Major Must daily basis for the employees? transparent for both the employees and the employer on a daily basis. Working times of the employees during the last 24 months are documented. RO. 3.2.10 Do working hours and breaks documented in the time records comply with Documented working hours, breaks and rest days are in line with Major Must applicant legislation and/or collective bargaining agreements? applicant legislation and/or collective bargaining agreements. If not regulated more strictly by legislation, records indicate that regular weekly working hours do not exceed a maximum of 48 hours. During peak season, weekly working time does not exceed a maximum of 60 hours. Rest breaks/days are also guaranteed during peak season.
RO. 4 SOURCING OF FEED MATERIALS The purpose of the following control points is to ensure compound feed manufacturers are committed to the production and supply of sustainable feed materials and are engaged with their suppliers on these issues. RO. 4.1 General Requirements RO. 4.1.1 Is there a procedure detailing the systematic risk assessment of suppliers This should be part of the procedure required to comply with criteria 5.1.2 Recom. which addresses relevant sustainability criteria that are specific to both in the CFM Standard. As a minimum, the risk assessment shall cover suppliers and feed ingredients? Have the results of the assessment been criteria relating to the social and environmental impacts that are specific recorded along with other supplier documentation? to both suppliers and feed ingredients. RO. 4.1.2 Is a written responsible sourcing policy in place covering the purchases of There shall be a written sustainability sourcing policy in place covering Major Must feed ingredients? the purchases of feed ingredients. As a minimum, the policy shall cover the company requirements for child labor, discrimination, human rights, and working conditions as well as the social and environmental impacts from their direct operations (effluents, emissions and waste). RO. 4.1.3 Are the principles as outlined in the responsible sourcing policy in 4.1.2 The sourcing policy is used in communications with suppliers using Major Must communicated to suppliers? methods such as presentations, audits, and self-assessment checklists or as part of contractual agreements.
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RO. 4.1.4 Is the responsible sourcing policy publicly available? The sourcing policy should be available to the general public via Recom platforms such as the company website, as part of a sustainability report, or on demand.
RO. 4.2 Agricultural Products T3 RO. 4.2.1 Does the written policy in 4.1.2 make a clear reference to the requirements The written policy of 4.1.2 makes a clear reference to the requirements Major Must regarding agricultural land expansion and deforestation that suppliers of soy that suppliers of soy and palm shall adhere to with regards to agricultural and palm shall adhere to? land expansion and deforestation. RO. 4.2.2 Does the written policy in 4.1.2 make a clear reference to the requirements for The written policy of 4.1.1 makes a clear reference to the requirements Recom suppliers of all agricultural products regarding land clearing, nutrient that suppliers’ agricultural products should adhere to regarding land management, agrochemicals, water, energy and GHG emissions? clearing, nutrient management, agrochemicals, water, energy and GHG emissions. RO. 4.2.3 Is it possible to trace back the feed materials used to produce feeds to their Feed materials can be traced back to the country of origin upon request. Minor Must country of origin upon request? RO. 4.3 Marine Products
RO. 4.3.1 Are the fishery and the production of fishmeal and fish oil in compliance with When sourcing fishmeal and fish oil, the fishery and the production of Major Must the laws and regulations related to fisheries in the country of production and fishmeal and oil shall be in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country of destination when sourcing fishmeal and fish oil? Is the fishmeal the country of production and the country of destination related to and/or fish oil producer able to demonstrate that the processed catch does not fisheries. The fishmeal and/or fish oil producer shall present on request originate from any fisheries that are illegal, unregulated or unreported? documentation proving that the catch processed does not originate from any fisheries that are illegal, unregulated or unreported. RO. 4.3.2 Is the origin of species of wild captured fish (including industrial by-products) The producer of compound feed shall verify that the species of wild Major Must used to produce fishmeal and fish oil traceable with regards to the species of captured fish used to produce fishmeal and fish oil are not on the IUCN origin and the country of origin? Is the producer able to demonstrate that the Red List and classified as critically endangered or endangered. list of fish species used for the production of fishmeal and fish oil does not (IUCN - The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and contain species classified as critically endangered or endangered in the IUCN Natural Resources). Reference: http://www.iucnredlist.org. Red List at the time of purchase? This requires that the supplier provide the information on the species used at the time of purchase. This information shall also include where the fishmeal and fish oil are produced (country of production). If species are not evaluated, they will not be recorded in the Red List, and this is acceptable as long as no other sources of information conclude that these are endangered species.
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RO. 4.3.3 Is the origin of species of farmed fish (including industrial by-products) used to The producer of compound feed shall be able to verify the species and Major Must produce fishmeal and fish oil traceable with regards to the species of origin the country of origin of farmed fish used to produce fishmeal and fish oil. and the country of origin? RO. 4.3.4 Does at least 60% of fishmeal and fish oil from targeted fisheries originate Records of the certification status of all fishmeal and fish oil received Major Must from fisheries managed in accordance with and adhering to Article 7 shall be collected from suppliers and recorded on an internal database. (Fisheries Management) of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible This information shall be used to calculate the percentage of Fisheries AND/OR originate from a recognized Fisheries Improvement fishmeal/fish oil purchased within a calendar year that originates from Program (FIP) for a targeted reduction fishery? fisheries managed in accordance with and adhering to the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (fisheries in compliance with IFFO RS or MSC are recognized as compliant fisheries). Fishmeal and fish oil that originate from a recognized FIP(s) shall meet the requirements outlined in Guideline 1 of this document. RO. 5 PRODUCTS T2
The purpose of the following compliance points is to ensure that the feed manufacturer considers the environmental footprint of producing feed and takes the necessary action to promote the sustainable development of the sector. RO. 5.1 Feed Efficiency RO. 5.1.1 Is there a database containing information on the nutrient requirements of the Written instructions shall be in place detailing the need and contents of a Major Must key species for which the manufacturer produces feed? database that covers information on the nutrient requirements of the key species for which the feed manufacturer produces feed. RO. 5.1.2 Is there a database containing information on the nutrient composition of key Written instructions shall be in place detailing the need and contents of a Major Must feed ingredients used in the production of feeds? database that covers information on the nutrient composition of the key feed ingredients used in the production of feeds. RO. 5.1.3 Are feed formulations available that are based on the nutrient information There shall be evidence that feed formulations are based on the nutrient Major Must specified in the databases according to 5.1.1 and 5.1.2? information specified in the databases from 5.1.1 and 5.1.2. RO. 5.2 Environmental Impacts RO. 5.2.1 Has a calculation been made of the potential nitrogen and phosphorus Records of annual calculations of the amount of nitrogen and Recom emissions resulting from the use of feed on the farm? phosphorus emissions resulting from the on-farm use of feed should be available, along with details of the methodology, assumptions and the source of data used to make the calculations.
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RO. 5.2.2 Has a calculation been made of the GHG emissions created in the production Records of annual calculations of the amount of GHG emissions created Recom of the major feed materials used to produce feeds? in the production of the major feed materials used to produce feeds should be available, along with details of the methodology, assumptions and the source of data used to make the calculations.
RO. 5.3 Genetically Modified (GM) RO. 5.3.1 Is there a system in place to identify the content of GM feed materials (or There shall be a system in place that can identify the presence of GM Major Must products derived thereof) in finished feeds? feed materials (or products derived thereof) greater than 1% of finished feeds. RO. 6 MASS BALANCE N/A if no claims on sustainability attributes of feed materials The purpose of the following control points is to outline the requirements for using the mass balance principle to substantiate claims made about products regarding the sustainability attributes of one or more of the feed materials (e.g. certified soy, palm, marine ingredients). As such they are only applicable to producers that are making these claims and are not applicable if no claims are made.
RO. 6.1 Is there a written procedure for mass balance accounting that covers the There shall be a written procedure for mass balance accounting that is Major Must items specified in guideline 3 of this standard? stored on an internal database and is accessible to all relevant employees. RO. 6.2 Are there records to verify the certification status of certified feed material There shall be records verifying the certification status of feed materials Major Must inputs received for the previous three (3) years? purchased within the past 3 years. These shall be kept in an internal database and available for review at the time of audit. If the mass balance procedure has been in place for less than 3 years, the timeframe shall be adjusted accordingly. RO. 6.3 Are all mass balance calculation records from the previous three (3) years There shall be documentation showing the mass balance calculations Major Must stored in a database that is available to all relevant employees? within the past 3 years that shall be kept in an internal database and shall be available for review at the time of audit. If the mass balance procedure has been in place for less than 3 years, the timeframe shall be adjusted accordingly. RO. 6.4 Is the mass balance of the batch control and traceability system tested There shall be a written policy stating the requirement for an internal Major Must annually through documented internal audits? audit to be undertaken at least once every 12 months. Copies of audit reports from previous audits and evidence of corrective actions taken to address and resolve the non-compliances shall be made available at the time of audit.
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RO. 7 LOCAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The purpose of the following control points is to ensure that the feed manufacturers play an active role in their local community and are aware of the impacts that their production processes have on their neighbors. RO. 7.1 Has an evaluation been made of the potential impacts of direct operations on There shall be a written evaluation of the potential impacts of direct Major Must the local community? Have measures been put in place to avoid, mitigate, operations on the local community. There shall be documentation and/or compensate for negative impacts on the local community? showing the measures taken to avoid, mitigate and/or compensate for negative impacts on the local community. RO. 7.2 Is there evidence that regular and meaningful consultation and engagement There shall be documentation showing the involvement in regular and Major Must with local community representatives and organizations has taken place? meaningful consultation and engagement with local community representatives and organizations. RO. 7.3 Are complaints from local community members recorded along with details of There shall be records of community complaints and the associated Major Must the corrective action taken to address their concerns? corrective action taken to address their concerns.
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GUIDELINE 1: Recognized Fishery Improvement Program (FIP) A Recognized Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) operates via a collaborative alliance of buyers, suppliers, and producers. These stakeholders work together to improve a fishery by pressing for better policies and management, while voluntarily changing purchasing and fishing practices to reduce problems such as illegal fishing, bycatch, and habitat impacts. A recognized FIP under this Standard shall be able to be verified by IFFO RS (http://www.iffo.net/node/493 ), the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP, http://fisheryimprovementprojects.org/view-fips/) or the World Wildlife Fund (WWF, https://sites.google.com/site/fisheryimprovementprojects/home). The GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture Technical Committee can at any time add to the list of organizations able to verify a recognized FIP.
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GUIDELINE 2: Methodology for GHG Calculation
The GHG emissions per ton of raw material should be calculated based on the ISO 14040 and 14044 requirements for Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
The scope of the study shall include the inputs and outputs involved in the growing, harvesting, processing and transportation of feed materials to the feed mill. Vitamins and trace elements can be excluded. The method of allocation of GHG emissions linked to by-products shall be specified.
The quantity of emissions is calculated by multiplying activity data (e.g. kwh) by an emission factor (e.g. CO2/kwh). For non-CO2 gases, you then need to multiply by a Global Warming Potential (GWP) to convert non-CO2 gases into CO2-equivalent. The emissions factors and GWP chosen shall be based on reputable sources (e.g. IPCC) and referenced in the calculation.
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GUIDELINE 3: Principles of Mass Balance Accounting This guideline is only applicable when the mass balance principle is used to make a sustainability claim for feed materials where provisions are not already covered by an existing mass balance scheme, such as those specified in third-party certification programs (e.g. Responsible Supply of Palm Oil (RSPO), Round Table of Responsible Soy (RTRS)). Under no circumstances can the mass balance principle be applied when the outcome has an impact on meeting mandatory food safety and quality considerations.
Logistical Unit A clear boundary for the mass balance accounting shall be defined. This shall include all operating units that share procurement and sales departments to simplify the associated accounting process.
Certified Inputs The amount of certified feed materials (inputs) purchased shall be calculated at the end of a defined period (e.g. month, quarter, year). This shall be based on a written procedure that specifies the method used to assess the certification status of the feed materials, and the time at which this assessment shall be made (e.g. at time of purchase, delivery or use). The amount of certified inputs is then put into stock to be used in the following quarter.
Any certified inputs that are not used within the defined period can be kept in stock and used to cover future shortfalls. These credits shall be used within a specified timeframe before they expire, which should be no more than 18 months after they have been registered in the mass balance accounting system.
Potential Saleable Product A calculation shall be made at the beginning of the defined period to determine the amount (metric tons) of saleable product for which the relevant sustainability claim can be made. The following information is needed to make this calculation: The availability of certified inputs in stock from the previous period. The average inclusion rate of the specific raw material. Ideally this shall be based on an accurate forecast. The feed used to model this shall be representative of the species for which the feed is being sold.
This value shall be communicated to the sales department so they are informed about the amount available for sale. In cases where more than one sustainability claim is made (e.g. contains sustainably sourced fishmeal and fish oil), the amount of feed that can be sold under this claim is determined by the limiting feeds material.
Product Sold A record of the total amount of product carrying a sustainability claim that is sold within each period shall be recorded, and the certified inputs used in the process taken out of stock. At no stage should the amount of product sold exceed the amount of certified input purchased.
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Data Recording System A summary of certified inputs, potential saleable product, and product sold shall be maintained to demonstrate that adequate volumes of feed materials were purchased to cover the sales of products that make a specific sustainability claim. This shall be accompanied by supporting documentation to verify the compliance status of the feed materials.
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