NEWS 58 Alternative Proteins Magazine October 2024 A bioscience and biomanufacturing company that transforms farmed insects into sustainable value-added products, Loopworm secured ISO 22000, GMP+, and HACCP certifications for LoopFactory, a 6k tonnes/annum insect protein production unit in Bangalore, India. According to Loopworm, these prestigious certifications underscore the company’s dedication towards ensuring safety, quality, and industry compliance in providing insect-derived protein for pet foods as well as animal feed. Obtaining the ISO 22000 certificate demonstrates that all products manufactured by Loopworm adhere to rigorous food safety standards. It ensures that Loopworm’s insect-derived products are produced in a controlled and hygienic environment to eliminate any possibility of contamination. It also guarantees that Loopworm products are safe for animal consumption and won’t introduce harmful pathogens into the supply chain avoiding disease outbreaks. The GMP+ (Good Manufacturing Practices for Feed) certification proves the consistent production and quality control of Loopworm’s feed products. This ensures that its insect protein and fat ingredients meet high standards across every batch. GMP+ certification is also important to demonstrate compliance with international quality and safety requirements for feed. Since obtaining GMP+ is a necessity for several international locations, especially in Europe, it reportedly allows Loopworm to penetrate those markets. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification also highlights Loopworm’s preemptive measures for risk management. By observing and controlling hazards in the production process, HACCP guarantees that Loopworm’s products do not contain biological, chemical, or physical contamination. Read more>> Indian insect company certifies safety, quality and industry compliance Thanks to the cooperation between value chain partners in the Scottish aquaculture industry, salmon sold with the prestigious ‘Label Rouge’ (Red Label) can now be fed diets containing insect-derived ingredients during the juvenile stages. Label Rouge production represents 12% (8,900T) of Scotland’s salmon exports, a significant and growing segment of the industry. It is thus the ideal breeding ground to support premium responsibly sourced ingredients. This endorsement was achieved in an initiative that brought together INAO, the French Label Rouge regulatory authority; Landcatch, the Hendrix Genetics’ genetics brand for salmon breeding; Scottish Quality Salmon which acts as the management organisation (ODG) for Scotland's salmon producers and companies; and the leading company in insect ingredients worldwide, Protix. The internationally recognised Label Rouge requires compliance with stringent standards to ensure the best quality products for consumers. This includes specifications for feed that limit the types and amounts of ingredients that farmers can use across the lifecycle of the salmon. In a recently approved update to these specifications, insects can now be included in the diets of juvenile (freshwater) salmon – marking a significant shift for the Scottish industry towards a feed and food system with a lower footprint. This important watershed comes at a time when the industry is also increasingly putting Salmon produced under Label Rouge standard to be fed insects
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTUxNjkxNQ==