Registro de estabelecimento fabricante de ingredientes para alimentação animal: requisitos legais, fiscalização e adequações na indústria

Abstract

The animal feed ingredients industry plays a strategic role in the sustainability of agro-industrial chains, transforming animal by-products into high-nutritional-value inputs for feed formulations. However, for these products to be considered safe and suitable for animal consumption, manufacturing establishments must meet the legal requirements established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), including obtaining establishment registration. This work aimed to describe and analyze the process of meeting the legal, hygienic-sanitary, and structural requirements necessary to obtain registration as a manufacturer of animal feed ingredients, encompassing the stages of inspection, diagnosis of non-conformities, and implementation of adjustments in the industry. To this end, a case study was conducted, involving the application of the Pre-Registration Inspection Term, the development and execution of a corrective action plan, physical renovations in industrial sectors, improvements in production flows, as well as the development of quality control documents, such as a Good Manufacturing Practices Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and process flowcharts. The results obtained demonstrated that the implemented adjustments were sufficient to meet the required compliance, resulting in the establishment's approval and the granting of registration. Compliance with legal standards and the adoption of good practices represent not only a regulatory requirement but also a strategy for strengthening the safety of the ingredients produced, traceability, and industrial competitiveness.