The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted its annualFeed Education Programlast week, covering what the animal food industry can expect on food and worker safety from U.S. federal agencies in 2021 and what to look out for when improving biosecurity at feed facilities.
“More than 260 feed industry personnel joined us in learning what is coming down the pike from a new administration and how it could affect our businesses,” says Gary Huddleston, AFIA’s director of feed manufacturing and regulatory affairs. “We know for sure that there will be coronavirus-related safety protections heading our way from OSHA, such as a potential Emergency Temporary Standard, in addition to increased inspections and enforcement.”
The program discussed upcoming priorities for theEnvironmental Protection Agency,Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration; theFood and Drug Administration’s inspection plans for 2021; educational opportunities from the AFIA; an update on the AFIA’s Feed Facility of the Year program; and thelatest food safety and biosecurity practicesfor feed facilities.
“Water is the number one area to look at when improving biosecurity in a feed facility,” says Richard Obermeyer, Aviagen’s director of feed production. “Standing water is a bacterial reservoir and a major fomite for viruses and salmonella. Getting rid of any possible water spots is a must.”
解放军2022 AFIA饲料教育项目将ce January 26 in Atlanta, GA, during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). For more information, visitafia.org/events.
