ARTICLE 20 Alternative Proteins Magazine October 2024 contain products of non-animal origin or the following products of animal origin of Category 3 material: fishmeal, blood products from non-ruminants, di- and tricalcium phosphate of animal origin, hydrolysed proteins from non-ruminants, hydrolysed proteins from hides and skins of ruminants, gelatine and collagen from non-ruminants, eggs and egg products, milk, milk based-products, milk-derived products and colostrum, honey, and rendered fats. How about the potential for new ingredients to be authorised for use in insect feeds, such as feed additives? To date, there is no feed additive authorised specifically for use in insects in the EU. However, European authorities are already contemplating the possibility of receiving a request for authorising such products since, as it can be seen in the recently updated Guidance on the assessment of the efficacy of feed additives published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), there are now requirements for experimental design when the target species are insects. For example, a) an application dossier aimed at authorising a feed additive for all insects must contain a total of 4 efficacy studies: 2 in honeybees + 2 in other insect species (1 in each), b) applications for all terrestrial species must now include studies with insects or they will be excluded from the authorisation, c) the duration of the efficacy studies must cover the whole production cycle. NEW ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS ON THE HORIZON? From the regulatory point of view, companies interested in placing a new feed material on the market must first make a registration in the Online Feed Material Registers. The register is periodically reviewed and updated by the EU Feed Chain Task Force composed of representatives of the EU feed business sectors. As part of this process, the Task Force could authorize the incorporation of new protein sources into the Catalogue of feed materials in the next update of this regulation. To date, there are some interesting ingredients in the Online Register that could make it into the Catalogue in the future, such as onion protein, pineapple concentrate (protein-rich), lemna protein, and guar protein concentrate.* PARTNER FOR SUCCESS: NAVIGATING REGULATORY CHALLENGES TOGETHER Securing market authorisation for your product requires navigating a complex regulatory landscape. This can be challenging, but the rewards—healthier, happier, and safer animals—are significant. Taking a proactive and strategic approach is key to overcoming these regulatory hurdles. At Argenta, we understand the importance of tailored support for your unique needs. Our collaborative and knowledgeable team is dedicated to providing the regulatory expertise needed to guide your product to approval. Whether you're developing feed materials or other animal health/nutritional products, our experienced teams in Germany, Spain, and the USA are
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