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www.q-s.de Facts & figures on contaminants in feed Edition 2019 MONITORING- REPORT FEED Qualitätssicherung. Vom Landwirt bis zur Ladentheke. Imprint Editor: QS Qualität und Sicherheit GmbH · Dr. Hermann-Josef Nienhoff, Managing Director · Schedestraße 1-3 · 53113 Bonn, Germany · Phone +49 (0)228 350 68-0 · Fax +49 (0) 228 350 68-10 E-Mail: info@q-s.de · www.q-s.de Pictures : Shutterstock Status: September 2019 Understanding the QS feed monitoring HIGH REQUIREMENTS PROFILE FOR LABORATORIES Only laboratories with QS recognition may be commissioned with analysis within the scope of QS feed monitoring. For a laboratory to acquire recognition, it must have an accreditation in accor- dance with the standard EN ISO/IEC 17025 and must also be able to prove that participated in ring trials on the parameters prior to recognition. Furthermore, a laboratory must demonstrate that it masters the test methods prescribed by QS and provide a list with parameters and their detection limits, as well as measurement uncertainty for the area of feed. To retain QS recognition, all laboratories approved by QS are obliged to participate in the laboratory performance assess- ments organized or specified by QS. In addition they have to provide evidence of participation in ring trials for the parameters recognised by QS. COMPETENCE FOR SAMPLING Every company that produces or trades feed must participate in the Feed Monitoring. The feed companies can draw the required samples by themselves (except farmers). The cross-stage ap- proach allows the supply chain to control itself. Every stage draws samples both when raw goods are received and when finished goods are shipped. Sampling in agriculture is organised by the coordinators. Samples in agricultural companies must always be drawn by third parties. Usually the auditors draw the feed samples during independent inspections. A fundamental rule is that only qualified persons are allowed to draw samples. RISK-ORIENTATED CONTROL PLANS Within QS feed monitoring, there is a large number of different control plans which are specifically customised to each sector. The control plans are checked regularly and can be adapted, as soon as there is a need to react to current developments and occurrences in the market. The analysis results also flow into the preparation of control plans, of course. If products are conspicuous in a negative way, the inspection frequency is increased. If numerous examinations show a low risk, then the in- spection frequency is decreased. ■ Obligation to report incidents to QS ■ Maximum level exceeded: The batch must be blocked as the product is no longer marketable and may not be fed to animals. The scheme participant must also report the circumstances to the QS head office with the assistance of the paper of incident. ■ Action threshold exceeded: If an action threshold is exceeded, the company must closely examine its processes to establish the causes and introduce measures, but the product may remain on the market. A report on the circumstances to QS is mandatory. ■ Guidance value exceeded: If the QS guidance value, which is established for selected substances and certain animals (e.g. Aflatoxin B1 for dairy cattle) is exceeded, a restriction is imposed in the QS scheme: whereby although the product remains marketable, it may not be traded freely in all instances. The circumstances must be reported to the QS head office (paper of incident), which coordinates with the scheme participant on how to proceed further. ■ If there are positive findings of salmonella, antibiotic active substances and animal components, the company must report the circumstances to QS (paper of incident). A differentiation of serovar, antibiotic active substance and animal species is necessary. ■ If the EU guidance value has been exceeded for DON, ZEA or OTA, it is not mandatory to report to QS, but internal measures must be taken within the company to determine and document how the goods are handled. Note: In addition to the obligation to report to QS, there are also obligations to report to the local feed monitoring authority. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The manufacturer/trader/ coordinator draws the sample. The sample is sent to the lab. The lab analyses the sample. The lab enters the analysis results into the database. The manufacturer/trader/ coordinator enters the sample related data into the database. FROM THE SAMPLING TO THE DATABASE