Animal Feed Nutritionist Science & Engineering Professionals

Legislation related to the food and feed industry including food manufacturing, hygiene, safety, raw materials, additives, GMOs, labelling, environmental and trade regulations.

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EU Food Law Handbook

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A Practical Guide to Food Law in the United Kingdom - 2nd Edition

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Ewles and Simnett's Promoting Health: A Practical Guide - E-Book

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Animal feed ingredients to determine the maximum level of undesirable substances (i.e. contaminants) in raw materials set by the European Union to prevent toxicity.

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Developing alternative animal feed ingredients

Dr Nico van Belzen

2026

The body of regulations that require feed business operators to comply with standards of hygiene and traceability and the registration and approval of their establishments.

Contamination and spoilage hazards related to animal feeds. Prevention and reaction.

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Hazards associated with animal feed

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2019

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Laboratory based sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics, integrated science or advanced laboratory science.

The products used to improve the quality of animal feed and the quality of the food that these animals produce or are turned into; or to improve the animals' performance …

Composition, nutritional specifications and formulas of animal feeds. Feed additives, energy values, nutritional and supplemental needs depending on different species. Feed requirements according to legislation in force.

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.

Regularly attend educational workshops, read professional publications, actively participate in professional societies.

Assess nutritional characteristics of food for human consumption for a better healthy diet.

Communicate with and support clients and veterinarians in case of problems. Provide feedback to production and management.

Develop innovative and effective animal feeds.

Ensure that feed additives undergo scientific evaluation to assess if the additive has any harmful effects on human or animal health or on the environment.

Evaluate the chemical and nutritional value of feeds, feed supplements, grass and forage for commercial animals.

Assure an environmental-friendly policy when working with natural resources like meat, fruits and vegetables. This means handling resources in the most efficient and nature-friendly way while trying to minimalise pressure …

Formulate diets and rations to maximise animal growth, reproduction, health, and/or performance.

Registering the required transport documents for prepared animal feeds. Registering medicated feeds.

Ensuring procurement and reception of raw materials, planning and execution of production, as well as the loading and dispatching of feed.

Different types of pesticides used for food raw materials to control proper use of those substances preserving main characteristics of products.

Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.

Speak one or more foreign languages in order to communicate commercial and technical issues with various suppliers and clients.

Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.

Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.

Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to …

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …