Contaminants and undesirable substances
Under EU Directive 2002/32/EC, certain substances in animal feed are considered undesirable. These are defined as substances or products, excluding pathogens, which are present in materials intended for animal nutrition and which pose a risk to animal health or, via food of animal origin, to human health. These substances include, for example, heavy metals, mould toxins (mycotoxins) or dioxins. Residues of plant protection products are also regulated (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005).
In addition, we carry out macro- and microscopic analyses to verify compliance with maximum levels of harmful botanical contaminants (e.g. autumn crocus, datura, etc.) in accordance with Directive 2002/32/EC, of foreign matter such as faeces, stones or packaging materials (prohibited materials in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 767/2009, Annex III), as well as analyses to detect pests such as mites and mould contamination.
As part of the monitoring of the feed ban on processed animal proteins (PAPs), we carry out microscopic examinations to detect muscle fibres and bones, molecular biological methods to detect ruminant, pigs and poultry DNA, and chemical analyses to identify animal proteins in feed.
Ansprechperson
Mag.a Johanna Keßner
- futtermittel@ages.at
- +43 50 555 33216
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Spargelfeldstraße 191
1220 Wien
Last updated: 15.06.2026
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