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Biological hazard applications

Overview and procedure

In the field of biological hazards, EFSA evaluates applications in two scientific areas: alternative processing methods of animal by-products and decontamination substances other than potable water for food of animal origin.

Alternative processing methods of animal by-products

Animal by-products (ABPs) are entire bodies or parts of animals, products of animal origin or other products obtained from animals, which are not intended for human consumption. Some of them are authorised to be processed for the production of  industrial products.

Applications on ABPs should be submitted to the national competent authority of a Member State, according to the legislation. Application dossiers are then forwarded to EFSA by the competent authority.

Annex VII of Commission Regulation (EU) 142/2011 includes provisions on the format, language and content of the application.

Decontamination substances

All substances other than potable water used for the removal of microbial surface contamination of foods of animal origin require prior authorisation. Applications should be submitted to the European Commission. EFSA evaluates the safety and efficacy of these ‘decontamination substances’.

Regulations and guidance

Legal framework, administrative and technical guidance
Information on how to compile dossiers for applications

FAQs

Your questions answered
Most common queries about applications