WHAT IS THAT
The Codex-Assalzoo was drawn up by a special working group created ad hoc among the figures representing the Assalzoo members, which starting from the European Guide for Animal Food Producers ( EFMC ), a document adopted by FEFAC ( European Federation of compound feed producers ), developed a specific document for the Italian feed reality of today and tomorrow.The Assalzoo Codex aims to guarantee the safety of the feed production of ASSALZOO members , thus contributing to the improvement of food safety starting from the first links of the production chain.
KEY POINTS
Assalzoo, with the application of the Codex Assalzoo, aims to :- promote responsible production
- promote univocal behavior among associates
- raise awareness of food hygiene and safety issues
- encourage the adoption of a common language
- encourage continuous updating
- provide indications and tools useful for the growth of the sector
- improve the management of health problems
- provide its Associates with a food safety management system
- anticipate emerging risks
- act as a representative body through the collection and sharing of sector statistical data
ADVANTAGES
The company management system aimed at guaranteeing food hygiene and feed safety .The advantages in applying the standard are:
- Demonstration of compliance with current legislation on hygiene and safety
- Specific standard for the feed sector
- Possibility of integration with other standards, e.g. ISO 9001