ABP's and SRM's Flashcards
What is an ABP?
The whole animal, part of an animal or product of animal origin that is not intended for human consumption
Can ABP’s revert back into the food chain?
NEVER
What is the difference between an ABP and a co-product?
Edible co-products are intended for human consumption after processing
eg. fats, stomach, bladders, intestines and gelatine
What is the main legislation for ABP’s?
(EC) 1069/2009
Who regulates the ABP’s?
FBO: Due diligence
APHA: Licences ABP plants
LA: Transport of ABP’s and supervision of plants
OV: Supervison and enforcement at the abattoir
What are the types of ABP?
Category one- high risk to animals and people
Category two - Unfit for human or animal consumption
Category three - Not intended for human consumption (ok for animals)
What ABP category are all SRM?
Cat 1
What ABP category are entire bodies of dead animals containing SRM (unless the SRM has been removed and disposed of)?
Cat 1
What ABP category are all body parts (including hides) of animals that are suspected to be infected with transmissible spongiform encephalopathies?
Cat 1
What ABP category is the sludge from the water drains in slaughterhouses in which SRM’s are removed?
Cat 1
What ABP category are animals killed in the context of TSE eradication?
Cat 1
What ABP category are wild animals that have suspected (zoonotic) disease?
Cat 1
What ABP category are products from animals treated with substances prohibited under EC legislation (or containing environmental contaminants)?
Cat 1
Define what is category 2 ABP?
Material unfit for human consumption or the sludge collected from waste water drains.
What ABP category are products containing residues of licenced veterinary drugs?
Cat 2
What ABP category are materials imported from third countries that do not comply with EU veterinary requirements?
Cat 2
What ABP category are animals that die rather than be killed for human consumption (including animals that die for disease control - unless they are SRM)?
Cat 2
What ABP category are animal products that were declared unfit for human consumption because they contained a foreign body?
Cat 2
What ABP category is blood from any animal that did not pass an antemortem?
Cat 2
Define category 3 ABP
Not fit for human consumption, can go for pet food
What ABP category are gut contents and manure
Cat 2