DRAWING UP A TOOL (CHECKLIST) TO EVALUATE POTENTIAL HAZARDS IN COMPOUND FEED PRODUCING

D.M. Lăpuşneanu, I.M. Pop

Abstract
   Potential hazard is a biological, physical or chemical agent, present in animal feed or food, with the potential to cause a negative effect on human and animal health. The aim of the paper is to create a synoptic observation sheet, in the form of a checklist, in which we present the three potential hazard categories (physical, chemical and biological) associated with the production of compound feeds and the raw materials used in their production. Methodologically, the information obtained following the study of the Community and national legislative norms in the field of food and feed safety was processed, analyzed and synthesized. The obtained results are transposed into a synoptic observation sheet in the form of a checklist. The checklist has applicability in the units producing compound feeds and allows an overview on the three categories of potential hazards being structured on two general sections: the first section presents the aspects identified in the legislation, and the second section the aspects to be followed during the visits made in the compound feed production units. Community and national legislation regulated the maximum permitted levels of undesirable substances for the compound feed intended for different species of animals, but also for the raw materials used in their production. As a result of the study carried out, the checklist created allows to follow the aspects required by the legislation and the aspects identified in the compound feed units, facilitating the opportunity of preventive and corrective interventions.

Key words: compound feed, food safety, hazard, checklist, legislation