Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 aims to ensure the safety and quality of animal feed within the EU by establishing comprehensive hygiene requirements across all stages of production, from primary production to market placement, including imports and exports. 

The regulation mandates a high level of protection for human life, animal health, and the environment by ensuring traceability and responsibility throughout the feed chain. It applies to feed business operators but excludes certain small-scale and private operations, such as domestic production for private consumption and small direct sales.

Key elements of the regulation include compulsory registration of feed business operators with national authorities and approval for establishments dealing with sensitive substances. The regulation enforces uniform hygiene practices and introduces the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles for feed operators beyond primary production. Feed businesses must implement measures to prevent contamination, maintain records of safety protocols, and take corrective actions when necessary. They must also ensure staff training and maintain organised documentation of safety practices. 

Compliance involves working with national authorities to ensure all establishments are registered and approved, with approvals subject to suspension or revocation if standards are not met. The regulation also encourages the development of good practice guides at the EU and national levels to support safe feed production.

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Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 laying down requirements for feed hygiene