ISSUE FOCUS 24 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2022 Anything else you want to add… Following the recent milestones achieved last year from the insect PAPs authorisation in poultry and pig feed, the Novel Food authorisations for edible insects (see the dedicated webpage) and the developments of standards for insect frass, IPIFF is committed in unlocking new opportunities for the European insect farmers. Future possibilities such as the diversification of the inputs authorised as insect substrates (what insects eat) could upscale the insect farming sector. The possible authorisation of former foodstuffs containing and meat and fish and catering waste would play a key role in upcycling the production capacity of the sector. IPIFF is discussing with the European Commission services on building/collecting scientific evidence which would allow the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to confirm that the use of these materials as feed for insects entails safety risks. In parallel, our organisation supports the objectives of the EU Organic Action Plan in achieving at least 25% of the EU’s agricultural land under organic farming by 2030 and a significant increase in organic aquaculture, in line with the ‘Farm to Fork’ strategy. Locally produced feed and food ingredients, such as insects and fertilising products compatible with the concept of organic farming, such as insect frass, could provide farmers with all the necessary tools and instruments that would allow them to convert to organic systems. Moreover, the recent regulatory developments, mentioned above, would contribute to develop EU organic standards for insect farming unlocking its full potential towards a more sustainable food system3. IPIFF is also closely working with the European Commission services on the updating of its guidance document called ‘IPIFF Guide on Good Hygiene Practices’. The Guide, created in 2019, aims at supporting operators and producers of insect products in achieving high hygiene standards and complying with the EU regulations as well as sharing the best practices in the EU in order to set up an insect business. The document is being discussed within the EC and Member States offices in view of possible validation before the end of the year. 1More information on the Novel Food developments and processes here https://ipiff.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FAQs-Insects-as-Novel-Foods-in-theEuropean-Union-13-01-final.pdf 2According to a report of Meticulous Research, the net worth of the insect sector may reach 8 billion USD by 2030. 3The adoption a new legislation may take place by the end of 2022/1st half of 2023. The EU institutions intend to define some criteria for insect to producers to get certified as 'organic' under the EU organic legislation. About Alice Grassi Alice Grassi, originally from northern Italy, since June 2020 has been dealing with the external and internal communication of the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF). She has an educational background in international relations and EU policy matters. From 2018 to 2019, Ms Grassi worked at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) dealing with project management, communication and food safety. Since 2021, she has been working as Communication Manager at IPIFF. About Christophe Derrien Christophe Derrien is the Secretary General of the International Platform of Insects for Food & Feed (IPIFF). Mr Derrien started to work for IPIFF in January 2015 and manages the Secretariat since August 2016. Native from Brittany in western France, Christophe has a legal background, with a specialization in EU and agri-food legislation. After performing several professional missions at the French Ministry of Agriculture and at the European Commission (DG AGRI), Christophe has worked for the EU umbrella organization of European farmers and agri-cooperatives (Copa-Cogeca), from 2009 until 2013. Then, Christophe worked as a consultant on EU projects related to food sustainability (from 2013 until 2016).
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